..the beauties of nature....

Featured Plants at Fairmeadow Nursery.  M-Q

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Mahonia aquifolium, Shining Tall Oregon Grape.

This PNW native is a good architectural shrub. Distinctive multi-stem structure, deep-yellow fragrant flowers, large leathery leaves. Purplish fruit even makes great jam. Zones: 5-10.

Mahonia nervosa Low Oregon Grape

Evergreen PNW native shrub 2'-3' tall and wide. The spiny-edged leaves turn deep red in winter. Yellow flowers followed by edible blue berries. Likes shade to part sun. Drought tolerant. Zones: 5-10.

Maianthemum (Smilacina) racemosum Large Solomon's Seal

Elegant PNW native with a single long arching stalk crowned with a cluster of flowers at the end. The 2"-5" cluster is composed of 20 or more tiny white fragrant flowers. Leaves along the stem appear pleated. Flowers become green berries that turn bright red with age. This lily does best in part shade, moist soil. It is a great nectar plant for bumblebees.

Maianthemum (Smilacina) stellatum Star Solomon's Seal

Also a PNW native lily, Star Solomon's Seal is a bit shorter than the Large Solomon's Seal, 2' as compared to 3'. Its flowers are fewer, but they are creamy white star-like, and quite charming. Berries become blue/black. Loves a moist part shady spot.

Mimulus aurantiacus Bush Monkey Flower

PNW native perennial with burnished gold flowers. Blooms throughout summer. Sun or part shade, likes a warm, well-drained soil. In some Puget Sound locations it may die to the ground in a cold winter, mulching in fall offers protection

Mimulus cardinalis Scarlet Monkeyflower

Vigorous clumping perennial with scarlet tubular flowers. Long blooming, throughout summer. Native to OR and CA, sun or part shade are fine; requires moist soil.

Mimulus lewisii Great Purple Monkeyflower

Another PNW native perennial monkeyflower, this one has beautiful rose/pink flowers with a distinct yellow throat. Can reach 3'-4' tall, requires a wet spot. Very showy. Zones: 3-9.

Morella (Myrica) californica Pacific Wax Myrtle

PNW native shrub to 12' tall x 8' wide. Fast-growing with evergreen fragrant leaves. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by purple fruits favored by birds. Screen or hedge, sun or shade also a coastal favorite.

Paxistima (Pachystima) myrsinites Oregon Box

Evergreen PNW spreading native shrub to 1' to 2' tall. Makes a neat low hedge or understory plant. Prefers filtered shade, woodland edge.

Penstemon barrettiae Barrett's Penstemon

PNW native perennial wildflower native to Columbia River Gorge. Very showy bright pink Spring flowers. Likes a dry, shady, well-drained site.

Penstemon cardwellii, John Basher Cardwell's John Basher Penstemon

This is the white form of cardwellii. Large white flowers (over 1" long)Evergreen foliage is mat forming.Prefers sunny, well-drained site. Native to SW WA woodland openings.

Penstemon davidsonii Davidson's Penstemon

PNW native wildflower. Small leathery leaves form a mat. In midsummer showy blue/lavender flowers stand up above the leaves.

Penstemon fruticosus Shrubby Penstemon

PNW woody stemmed evergreen. ground-cover or low shrub. Leathery leaves, large purple to lavender flowers to 2" long bloom all summer. Likes a sunny dry bank or rock garden.

Penstemon procerus var. tolmiei Small-flowered Penstemon

PNW native herbaceous clump forming perennial to 2" to 6" tall. Leaves are mostly basal, oval and glossy. Clusters of tubular flowers are deep lavender to purple. It needs a sunny well-drained site.

Penstemon X 'Edithae' Edith's Penstemon

Enchanting PNW native! Evergreen perennial with electric purple flowers. Foliage is a succulent blue/green. Prefers sunny spot that drains well.

Philadelphus lewisii X Mock Orange

PNW native deciduous shrub with a tall multi-stemmed fountain shape to 10' tall and wide. These are seedlings of a very fragrant double flowered form. Likes a sunny, to part shaded site with moderate water.

Pinus contorta Shore Pine

PNW native coniferous tree. Highly adaptable as to soil and site. Good container or smaller garden specimen. Tolerates salt spray. Fairly fast growth to 20'-35'.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Eila Keightley'

Tall evergreen shrub to 8' high. New foliage is cream, older leaves are a lovely combination of lime, cream & dark green with touches of burgundy. Tiny chocolate colored flowers with a delicious scent of honey.

Likes sun/part shade, well-drained. Zone: 8.

Pittosporum tobira Japanese Pittosporum

Evergreen shrub 8'X8', orange-blossom scented creamy white flowers in Spring. Very tolerant of coastal conditions. Zone: 8.

Pittosporum tobira, 'Variegata' 'Variegata' Japanese Pittosporum

Evergreen Shrub 8X8. Foliage gray/green with white margins.Orange-blossom Scented creamy white flowers in spring. Very tolerant of coastal conditions. Zone: 8.

Polianthes tuberosa Tuberose

Late summer flowering bulb with very fragrant blooms. Needs warm sunny sheltered spot and moist soil. Great container or houseplant. Zone: 9.

Polystichum munitum Sword Fern

A majestic PNW fern whose fronds can attain a length of 5'! It shouts Northwest woodland, looks luxuriant in drifts, near conifers or rhododendrons. Likes part to full shade, moist sites.

Primula vulgaris Peachy Keen Primrose

Gorgeous double flower perennial in shades of peach. Very florific, the flowers cover the tightly ribbed leaves.

Primula vulgaris Quaker's Bonnet Primrose Quaker's Bonnet

This selection dates back to at least 1835. It has stayed popular because it is not only a lovely double soft lavender color, but it is reliably hardy and a heavy bloomer.

Primula vulgaris Sun Bonnet Primrose Sun Bonnet

This selection is a bit taller than the previous two, with large yellow double flowers. Ever hardy and ever long blooming.

Prostanthera rotundifolia Australian Bush Mint

Aromatic evergreen shrub with abundant purple-blue flowers. Prefers sun, good drainage. Foliage meant to be touched, place near a path! Zone:9

Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak

Evergreen tree with smooth grey bark,deeply fissured in old age. Handsome round canopy, leathery deep green leaves. Makes a distinctive shade or street tree. Height & width 20' to 30' Hardy to Zone: 8.

Quercus arizonica Arizona Oak

Evergreen tree to 40 feet tall. Seed collected in Chiracahua Mtns, Arizona. Good wildlife habitat, prefers sun and good drainage. Zone: 7

Quercus berberidifolia Shrub Oak

Evergreen shrub that is slow growing to 6'-10'. Good informal screen or small specimen. Unique Bonsai. Native to CA Chaparral. Very Drought Tolerant. Zone 7 if sheltered.

Quercus breweri Brewer's Oak

A PNW deciduous tree, sometimes classified as a dwarf Garry Oak. This shrubby oak forms thickets of green on the rocky slopes of Oregon's Klamath Range, south to scattered stands in California Mtns. In the garden, Brewer's Oak makes a great specimen shade tree or grouped for wildlife cover. A good grower, height to 15', likes sun but is very adaptable. Hardy to Zone: 6

Quercus chrysolepis Canyon Live Oak

This evergreen tree is exceptional, from its round, wide form, to its fuzzy turban acorn cups you will love the beauty of this tree. This tree is variable, young leaves are light green, as they mature become bluish green. Some leaves are toothed, some not. This tree is adaptable; native to the mountain slopes of southwestern Oregon to Baja California from sea level to 9,000 feet it tolerates everything except wet feet and deep shade. It can reach a height of 70ft. and width of 30 ft. Our seeds are from the most northern portion of its range Zone: 7-10

Quercus douglasii Blue Oak

Tall and wide, often twice as wide as tall, deciduous tree native to Central CA.. Glorious blue/green leaves. This tree provide good wildlife cover and is drought tolerant. Zones 8-10

Quercus durata Leather Oak

Evergreen shrub oak to 6' tall, rounded crown, native to CA Mtns. Tough, leathery oval leaves, dark green above, grey below. Very drought tolerant. Hardy to zone: 8

Quercus emoryi Emory Oak

Handsome, rounded evergreen tree to 40 feet tall and wide. Adaptable to various soils. Native to SW US. Zone: 8.

Quercus gambelii Gambel Oak

Small deciduous tree that is shrubby, and slowly thicket forming by underground runners. Native to the Rockies. Great wildlife habitat. Zones 4-9.

Quercus garryana Garry Oak

PNW native deciduous tree oak. The Pride of Puget Sound Prairies, the only oak native to WA. Their prairie habitat is vanishing, less than 10% is left. Garry oaks prefer sunny or part-sun sites, well-drained without added summer water. Good wildlife benefits.

Quercus hypoleucoides Silver Leaf Oak

Beautiful, small evergreen tree with luxuriant, thick green leaves. The lush velvety-white undersides of its leaves are particularly pleasing. Native to the mountains of the US southwest it is reliable hardy here and drought tolerant. Zones: 7-10

Quercus ilex Holm Oak

Although native to the Mediterranean this evergreen tree is completely at home here in the Pacific Northwest. Its glossy leathery green leaves are narrow and untoothed with a silvery velvet underside. A fabulous shade or street tree. It does well in sea winds and salt air.

Quercus imbricaria X Shingle Oak

Tall deciduous tree native to eastern US Mtns. Broad crown, and furrowed bark. Dark green leaves turn yellow/orange in fabulous fall color. Moisture loving, but drought tolerant.

Quercus kelloggii California Black Oak

Deciduous tree to 50 ft. tall. Open branching habit makes them easy to garden under. Displays best fall color of PNW oaks. Good wildlife habitat, Prefers sun, good drainage. Seed collected in central Oregon Mtns.

Quercus prinus Chestnut Oak

Tall deciduous tree native to eastern US. Narrow crown, furrowed bark. Dramatic yellow/orange fall color. Prefers sunny dry site.

Quercus rugosa Net Leaf Oak

This is a rugged small evergreen tree with a round crown that may reach 25-30 feet tall. Its thick leaves are bluish green, with yellowish underside. It prolifically produces acorns at a young age. A gem for the small garden, great bonsai, too. Zones: 7-11.

Quercus sadleriana Sadler's Oak, Deer Oak

PNW evergreen shrub to 6'. This is the finest evergreen shrub oak; low and spreading with huge lustrous leaves. Native to the ridge tops of the Siskiyous, it is resilient, able to withstand drought as well as our rainy winters. Sun is ok, prefers dappled shade, and requires good drainage. Siskiyou Seed Collected.

Zone: 5.

Quercus vaccinifolia Huckleberry Oak

PNW compact evergreen shrub. Slow growing to 3' tall and wide. Fabulous bonsai, and great in rockery or border. Sun and well-drained site, drought tolerant. Siskiyou seed grown. Zone 6.

 

Last modified: April 11, 2009