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Purple lupines and orange lilies blooming in a wild meadow
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When to plant native plants in the Northwest

Tough Northwest natives that feed birds and bees, and sometimes you. Pick a plant for its dates in every city we cover and a step-by-step growing guide.

Planting windows at a glance

Main planting window in four reference cities. Each plant's page has every city.

PlantPortlandSeattle and TacomaBend and RedmondSpokane
HuckleberriesMar 1 – Apr 26Mar 1 – Apr 26Apr 28 – Jun 23Apr 1 – May 27
Oregon grapeMar 1 – Apr 26Mar 1 – Apr 26Apr 28 – Jun 23Apr 1 – May 27
Red-flowering currantMar 1 – Apr 26Mar 1 – Apr 26Apr 28 – Jun 23Apr 1 – May 27
ServiceberryMar 1 – Apr 26Mar 1 – Apr 26Apr 28 – Jun 23Apr 1 – May 27
CamasOct 1 – Nov 15Oct 1 – Nov 15Oct 15 – Nov 15Sep 25 – Oct 31

Other plant types