..the beauties of nature....

Below are Featured Plants, A -C, at Fairmeadow Nursery.  We do all of our own propagation, buying very few plants in, consequently our available stock is continually changing. 

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Abelia grandiflora X 'Edward Goucher'

This 1911 hybrid from the US is a compact evergreen shrub H:3’ W:5’ with a graceful arching form. Lilac/pink flowers with orange centers. A lovely plant that blooms all Summer-Fall. Adaptable, but prefers sun, regular water and good drainage.

Acer circinatum, Vine Maple

Small elegant tree, 15 X 15 Zones 4-8 All season beauty PNW Native, Prefers moist soil.

Achlys tryphilla, Vanilla Leaf        

PNW Perennial White Starry Flowers in Summer Does Well in Dry Shade Sweet Scent When Dried.

Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus',  Japanese Sweet Flag

Perennial from Japan with evergreen, narrow iris-like leaves. Fans of foliage pale green with cream edges. Durable and easily grown. Loves a wet spot.

Adiantum aleuticum, Maidenhair Fern

PNW Deciduous Fern Airy Fresh Fronds, Wiry Dark Stems Loves Shady Border Great in Containers

Aethionema sp., Stonecress

Evergreen shrublet to 10", lovely, small slate blue leaves. Covered in pink flowers all Summer. Likes a sunny, dry site

Antennaria rosea, Rosy Pussy Toes

PNW native perennial. Wooly bluish basal leaves mat forming. White flowers edged in pink on 3" -16 " stems. Full sun, moderate water

Aquilegia formosa, Red Columbine

Fabulous PNW perennial! Nodding bright red flowers with impressive yellow stamens. Does best in sunny moist sites. Upright with delicate foliage.

Araucaria araucana, Monkey Puzzle Tree

Unique evergreen conifer from Chile. Fast growth to 80' tall. Massive straight trunk. Zones 7-9

Arctostaphylos andersonii, Santa Cruz Manzanita

This evergreen shrub from CA's Bay Area grows to about 12 feet tall, and almost as wide. Dark cinnamon peeling bark; leaves glaucous green, new growth red. Pink flowers are profuse in late February.

Arctostaphylos bakeri, 'Louis Edmunds'

PNW evergreen shrub to 4'. Open frame shows unsurpassed deep maroon bark. Pink blooms in late winter. All season beauty. Zones 8-10.

Arctostaphylos columbiana, Hairy Manzanita

PNW native shrub. Evergreen with broad crown to about 10 feet, grey/green leaves Prominent dark cinnamon bark. Loves a sunny, dry well-drained site.

Arctostaphylos densiflora X manzanita, 'Monica'

Evergreen shrub to 15'. Vibrant purplish-red bark, deep-pink February flowers. Drought tolerant prefers sun or part-sun.

Arctostaphylos hookeri X pajaroensis, 'Sunset'

Evergreen shrub spreading to 3' X 6'. Dark red bark. Leaves are bronze in youth. White flowers in winter. Very drought tolerant. Zone: 8

Arctostaphylos manzanita, 'Hood Mountain'

Evergreen shrub to 15' tall, 8' wide.Vibrant purplish-red bark. Early Spring brings bright white flowers. Drought tolerant. Prefers sun or part-sun. Zone: 8

Arctostaphylos silvacola 'Alma'

Native to Santa Cruz CA Mtns, Evergrey shrub 6'-8' Tall and wide. Velvet grey foliage, brilliant red bark. Dislikes summer water.

Arctostaphylos tomentosa X andersonii

Evergreen shrub to 12'-15' tall, half as wide. Prolific white flowers in early March. Native to Central California coast. Rare and endangered in native habitat. Our original plant was purchased from University of California, Santa Cruz in 2001 and is now 10' tall.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts', Kinnikinnik

Evergreen trailing ground-cover shrub.Circumpolar, this vigorous selection is from NE US. Small round leaves with bright red berries. Prefers sunny or part-sun, well drained site. Zones: 4-9

Arctostaphylos X 'White Lanterns' 

Evergreen shrub with showy white flowers to about 6' tall X 8' wide.. Deep maroon bark. Disease resistant and drought tolerant. Zones: 8 - 10

Armeria maritima, Sea Thrift

PNW native evergreen perennial wildflower. Forms low clumps of grass-like foliage. Bright pink flowers adorn this easy to grow, drought tolerant sun lover. Zones: 4-10

Aruncus dioicus, Goat's Beard

PNW perennial, semi-evergreen. This graceful flowing plant with fern-like foliage and white plume flowers is perfect at pond edge or woodland openings. Zone: 5-9.

Asarum caudatum, Wild Ginger

PNW native perennial ground cover. Heart shaped deep green shiny leaves and hidden treasure flowers. Blooming in midsummer, the warm brown thimble shaped flowers are beneath the leaves Loves moist, shade or part sun woodland garden. Great combined with maidenhair fern. Though commonly called ginger, the abundant roots are not edible. Zones: 5-8

Callistemon pityoides,  Mountain Bottlebrush

One of the hardiest bottlebrushes. Linear leaves with pinkish new growth. Flowers are creamy yellow blooming in late Spring. H: 6', W: 7', Zones: 7

Callistemon 'Violaceus'

New to us, this evergreen shrub Callistemon grows to 4' to 6' tall. The narrow leaves are a gorgeous blue green. The brushes seem to glow violet-red. Needs sun, drought tolerant. Zones: 8 or 9.

Callistemon viridiflorus, Green Bottlebrush

Evergreen shrub to 8' X 8'. Stiff small pointed leaves. Red buds in Spring, greenish-yellow brushes. Likes full sun, needs good drainage. Zone: 7-8

Calycanthus occidentalis, Western Spice Bush

This deciduous CA shrub grows to 10' tall and wide. Its long leaves and large maroon flowers with a wine-like scent make it a great pick for a moist site.  Tropical look. Zone: 7-10

Camassia leichtlinii, Great Camas

Native lily of Washington and Oregon. Sturdy stems to 48" tall. Many brilliant blue star-flowers open in succession. Does well in soggy soil.

Camassia quamash, Camas

PNW native lily. Bright blue star-like flowers borne on 12" to 20" stems. Native to moist prairies and meadows that dry completely by summer.

Cardamine trifolia

Long-lived evergreen perennial. One of first to bloom in the Spring. Sparkling white flowers atop 6" stems. Bright green well-behaved woodland carpet. Drought tolerant.

Carex flagellifera 'Bronze Hair Sedge'

Evergreen, grass-like perennial. Arching foliage in shades of bronze to purplish, 24"-36". Tough and long-lived, likes full sun to part shade.Drought tolerant.

Carex morrowii , 'Ice Dance'

Tufted plants that merrily form clumps of deep green blades striped with white to 30" tall. Evergreen, likes sun accommodating as to soil

Carex oshimensis , 'Evergold'

Distinctive evergreen grass-like plant. Tufted clumps of narrow blades striped dark green and gold. Arching tufts are about 12" tall, prefers sun, quite accommodating.

Carpentaria californica,  Carpentaria 'Elizabeth'

Evergreen shrub native to central CA Mtns. Fragrant large white flowers with prominent yellow stamens. Requires warm sunny site, sheltered in the northwest. Zone: 8-10

Ceanothus gloriosus,  Pt. Reyes Ceanothus

Low evergreen shrub h:6" x w:3'Glossy dark green foliage adorned in rich blue flowers in Spring. Central CA coast native, likes sun, well-drained soil. Perfect for holding soil on inclines. Zone: 7-9

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus, 'Oregon Mist'

This flowering evergreen shrub is fast growing to 8' X 8'. Gorgeous glossy green foliage with sky blue Spring blooms. An Oregon native, it is hardy to 0-5 degrees.

Ceanothus X 'Concha'

Evergreen shrub to 7'X7' with narrow ribbed leaves and dark blue flowers. Unlike some ceanothus, Concha tolerates summer water. It thrives in full sun. Drought tolerant.

Ceanothus X 'Julia Phelps'

Evergreen shrub to 7' X 7'. Small dark green curled leaves and unforgettable Spring bloom of dark indigo flowers. Prefers full sun, good drainage

Ceanothus X 'Ray Hartman'

Evergreen shrub or small tree to 15'X15'. Bright blue flowers spring to summer. Tolerates summer water. Thrives in full sun, well drained. All ceanothus provide a rich source of nectar for native bees, butterflies and food for their larvae.

Ceanothus X 'Victoria'

Evergreen shrub to 5' tall X 6' wide.Very dark blue flower spikes and crinkled glossy deep green leaves. Victoria is a Northwest favorite and a "Great Plant Pick". As with almost all ceanothus it thrives in full sun and is drought tolerant.

Choisya ternata,  Mexican Orange

Evergreen shrub commonly named for its unforgettable orange blossom scented flowers blooming several times a year. Forms a compact rounded shape of glossy green leaves. Zone 7 with shelter

Clethra barbinervis,  Japanese Sweet Shrub

Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree to 10' with orange-brown peeling bark. Fragrant panicles of white flowers bloom in Summer, drying to decorate for rest of season. Rich fall color. Zones: 4-9

Cornus nuttallii , Pacific Dogwood

Our woodland Queen! This PNW native is a magnificent deciduous tree to 80 feet tall. Her showy cream color flowers and red fruit followed by royal fall color make her a must for the large garden or woodland edge. But, alas, she tends toward fussiness, disliking summer water or transplanting after 3 feet tall. Does best in well-ventilated site.

Cornus sanguinea, Bloodtwig Dogwood

Deciduous shrub to 10' high. Glossy foliage turns deep red in Fall as an opening act for the winter show featuring brilliant red twigs. White flowers in 2" clusters in the Spring. Attractive black berries. Does well in wet sites, prune severely in spring to best display winter twigs.

Cornus unalaschkensis,   Bunchberry

PNW native perennial forming carpet of delightful oval leaves with prominent veins. In summer, lovely cream "dogwood flowers" followed by showy red fruit. This charming ground cover makes any PNW woodland complete. Moist shade to part shade.

Cyclamen, hederifolium

Distinctive heart-shaped leaves and rose-pink (sometimes white) flowers make this tuberous perennial a delightful addition to any shady spot. The down-facing flowers most often bloom when no foliage is present. Good drainage

Last modified: July 08, 2009