NW Native ground covers (workshop handout)

Evergreen:                                                           

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, other Arctostaphylos spp- Manzanita, Kinnikinnick

Gaultheria ovatifolia (Wintergreen), G humifusa-  prostrate Salal

Cornus canadensis (or unalaschkensis)- Bunchberry; Dogwood groundcover- attractive leaves, beautiful flowers appearing like half-sized dogwood tree flowers, followed by bright red berries.           

Linnaea borealis- Twin Flower- small, roundish evergreen leaves, tiny trumpet-shaped pink flowers borne in pairs           

Sedum spp- S. oreganum, S. spathulifolium- stonecrops- low-growing, evergreen, succulent foliage, unusual flowers                        

Mahonia repens- Prostrate Oregon Grape

Fragaria spp- F chiloensis, F vesca, F virginiana- wild strawberries

Asarum caudatum- Wild Ginger- not related to true ginger.  Roots smell gingery.  Attractive leaves, exotic-looking, often hidden brownish flowers.

Deciduous:

Trientalis latifolia- Star Flower

Maianthemum dilatatum- False Lily of the Valley

Vancouveria hexandra- Inside-out Flower (deciduous to semi-evergreen)

Rubus ursinus- Trailing blackberry- edible berries