Pahove Chapter 2010 Native Plant Sale
2010 ANNUAL PLANT SALE AVAILABILITY LIST Requires Acrobat Reader 
Plant Sale Species Information -- For all sales years
(Not all species offered every year. Refer to the availability list above.)
Shrubs/Trees
Amelanchier alnifolia (Serviceberry) -- This native shrub
grows up to 15 feet tall. It has white flowers in spring and produces edible, blue
fruits in summer. Plant in full to partial sun, this shrub is moderately drought
tolerant.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Kinnickinnick) -- A low-growing, spreading,
subshrub with evergreen leaves, small pink flowers, and red berries in the fall. It needs a moderately shady or north-facing location. Moderately drought
tolerant.
Artemisia tridentata ssp. vaseyana (Mountain big sagebrush) --
Mountain big sage grows 4-5feet tall. This subspecies typically occurs above 4,000
feet, where precipitation is slightly higher than in the Treasure Valley. Mountain
big sage requires full sun. It can flower and produce seedlings by the 3rd
year.
Atriplex canescens (Fourwing saltbush) -- This 4-6 foot
tall shrub has grayish-white deciduous leaves and non-showy flowers. It is grown
primarily for wildlife, for its drought tolerance, and as a firewise species.
Berberis aquifolium (Tall Oregon grape) -- Tall Oregon grape is an
evergreen shrub with leathery compound leaves. It can grow to over ten feet tall
(usually < five feet) and has 5-9 leaflets with one central vein. Flowers are
dark yellow, clustered, and bloom April through May. Fruits are waxy blue berries
in grape-like clusters. Plant in sun or partial shade.
Berberis repens (Creeping Oregon grape) -- A low-growing,
evergreen subshrub or ground cover with holly-like leaves. Drought and shade tolerant,
it is native to the forest understory. Grows 1 foot tall and flowers are a bright
yellow in April and May.
Betula occidentalis (Water birch) -- This multi-stemmed
tree grows 15-25 feet tall, producing decorative catkins in April and May. It grows
well on moist sites, especially near a pond or stream. Native to the Rocky Mountain
states from 3,000-9,000 feet elevation.
Celtis reticulata (Netleaf hackberry) -- This drought tolerant
shrub to small tree can grow to nearly 30 feet tall. Slow-growing unless regularly
watered, it is tolerant of pruning, a variety of soil types, and provides excellent
cover for wildlife. The purplish-red drupes it produces in fall are favored by a
variety of wildlife species.
Cercocarpus ledifolius (Curl-leaf mountain mahogany) --
A 10-15 foot tall evergreen shrub with narrow, entire leaves. Drought tolerant,
it prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Tolerant of pruning. Preferred deer
browse.
Cercocarpus montanus (Birchleaf mountain mahogany) -- Native
to Oregon, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and California, this deciduous shrub grows to
about 10 feet tall by 3-5 feet wide. It prefers medium to well-drained soils, and
provides good cover for birds. Drought tolerant, it grows best in full sun.
Chrysothamnus nauseosus (Gray rabbitbrush) -- This 3-6
foot tall, yellow flowering shrub is extremely drought tolerant. It flowers in late
summer/early fall, and performs best if pruned each spring prior to regrowth.
Cornus sericea (Red-osier dogwood) -- Showy, bright red
stems make this a favorite shrub for landscaping. It grows to about 8 feet and spreads
by layering. Produces white berries in fall. Deciduous, large leaves w/prominent
venation.
Crataegus douglasii (Douglas hawthorne) -- This thorn-bearing
shrub can grow to 15 feet tall. It is moderately drought tolerant and produces a
purple-black fruit in summer that is favored by birds.
Fallugia paradoxa (Apache plume) -- A drought tolerant 4-6 foot tall
shrub native to the Colorado Plateau, Apache plume grows well in the Treasure Valley.
It is in the rose family and produces simple white flowers through the summer. Its
showy, pink-tinged, feathery-plumed fruits persist on the plant from fall through
winter.
Mahonia repens (Creeping Oregon grape) -- A low-growing,
evergreen subshrub or ground cover with holly-like leaves. Drought and shade tolerant,
it is native to the forest understory. Grows 1 foot tall and flowers are a bright
yellow in April and May.
Philadelphus lewisii (Syringa) - Idaho's state flower,
this deciduous shrub grows up to 10 feet tall and has showy, 4-petaled white flowers
in early June. It has opposite branches and leaves that are ovate with entire to
serrate margins. Grows best in well-drained soil in sun to partial shade.
Pinus albicaulis (Whitebark pine) – Grows 20-50 feet tall, whitebark
pine are known from British Columbia to California and east to Wyoming and Montana.
They generally grow on south-facing slopes near timberline. There are 5 short (1-3”
long) needles per fascicle. Can live more than 1000 years in their natural habitat.
Needs well-drained soil and full sun. Unknown how well they will grow in the Treasure
Valley (none of us have grown them before).
Pinus flexilis (Limber pine) - Native to eastern Idaho
and other Rocky Mountain states, limber pine is slow-growing and, like whitebark
pine, has 5 needles per fascicle. Grows in full sun on well-drained soils.
Pinus ponderosa (Ponderosa pine) -- One of the largest
pine trees in the world (up to 130’ tall) and one of the most common trees in
western North America. Needles are 6-10" long and 3 per bundle. Grows best in full
sun in well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
Potentilla fruticosa (Shrubby cinquefoil) – Hardy to Zone 2, this
2-4 foot tall deciduous shrub has a rounded habit and slow rate of growth. It has
yellow flowers from June until first frost. It is widely used and there are many
cultivars. It is tolerant of a variety of soil types but grows best in full sun
with moderate amounts of water (not drought tolerant).
Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry) -- This deciduous shrub
typically grows 8-15 feet tall and spreads vegetatively. It produces clusters of
white flowers on pendulant spikes in the spring. Fruits ripen to a deep purple to
black color in summer. Tolerant of a variety of soil conditions.
Purshia tridentata (Bitterbrush) - Typically grows 4-6
feet tall, though can reach heights of 10 feet. Extremely drought tolerant, bitterbrush
grows best on well-drained soils in full sun. It produces sweet-smelling,
5-petaled yellow flowers in early May. Preferred deer browse. Do not overwater.
Rhus trilobata (Oakleaf sumac) - A drought tolerant shrub
that obtains a height up to 6 feet and 8 feet across. It has attractive foliage
that is particularly showy in the fall. Also known as lemonade bush due to the lemon
flavor of the fruits. However, fruits are best eaten by wildlife rather than humans.
Ribes aureum (Golden currant) -- This 4-6 foot tall deciduous
shrub produces bright yellow flowers in late March and early April. It is tolerant
of a variety of site conditions, though grows best with regular irrigation and in
partial sun. An excellent species for birds due to the small orange-red fruits it
produces in summer.
Ribes cereum (Wax currant) -- Native at mid-elevations
in Idaho, this 4-5 foot tall deciduous shrub produces a white to pink-tinged tubular
flower, followed by a dull to bright red unpalatable berry. Requires regular irrigation.
Ribes sanguineum (Red-flowering currant) – This northern Idaho native
grows 5-10 feet tall and is intolerant of saturated soil. It grows best in full
sun to partial shade. The pink to reddish flowers bloom in early spring (April).
Leaves are deciduous, have 3-5 lobes and are a dark green color. Hardy to Zone 5,
this is a highly attractive shrub.
Rosa woodsii (Wood’s rose) – Native along riparian corridors primarily,
this 3-4 foot tall shrub produced simple pink flowers in late May and early June.
This shrub spreads vegetatively to form thickets, so it must be planted accordingly.
Bright red rose hips in fall and winter are showy and attractive to wildlife.
Rubus parviflora (Thimbleberry) - Native to the understory
in many Idaho forests, thimbleberry grows best in partial shade and requires regular
water. It spreads vegetatively similar to raspberries, but much more slowly.
Sambucus cerulea (Blue elderberry) - Deciduous shrub to 15 feet tall,
it produces small white flowers in summer and powdery blue fruits in late summer.
Blue elderberry has pinnately compound leaves, grows best in well-drained soil in
sun to partial shade, requires plentiful water, and is not preferred by deer.
Blue elderberry grows from Canada to Arizona. To maintain good form, it is best
to prune it back heavily each spring.
Sheperdia argentea (Silver buffaloberry) - This deciduous
shrub to multi-stemmed small tree reaches 10-15 feet in height. It has silvery,
narrow, entire leaves. Branches are opposite and somewhat spine-tipped, and
its fruits are reddish-yellow and provide an excellent food source for birds. Will
spread vegetatively. Drought tolerant and grows best in full sun.
Sorbus scopulina (Mountain ash) -- This 10-15 foot tall shrub to small
tree is deciduous with pinnately compound leaves. Leaflets are sharply serrated.
The small white flowers are borne in large, dense, flat-topped clusters and appear
in summer. Fruits are reddish-orange and occur in clusters that ripen in late summer
to early fall. Best grown on a northerly aspect in the Treasure Valley. Requires
moderate amounts of water and is tolerant of a variety of soils.
Spirea douglasii (Pink spirea) -- A deciduous shrub that forms thickets
(it spreads vegetatively) and grows to 4-6 feet tall by 3-6 feet wide, it forms
spires of pink to purple flowers in the summer. Grows in partial shade to shade,
requires moderate amounts of water, and tolerates a variety of soil types.
Symphoricarpos albus (Snowberry) -- This opposite branching
shrub produces pink to white flowers in May or June, followed by a white, berry-like
fruit in late summer and winter. It grows to about 5’ tall and spreads vegetatively.
Tolerant of partial shade, it requires regular irrigation.
Forbs
Anaphalis margaritacea (Pearly everlasting) – This white-flowered
perennial blooms prolifically from June to September. It grows to 18” tall, is tolerant
of poor soils, needs moderate amounts of water, spreads by rhizomes, but is not
aggressive. Common in forested habitats of Idaho.
Antennaria microphylla (Rosy pussytoes) -- A low-growing perennial that is somewhat mat-forming. Leaves are a silvery gray
color. Prefers well-drained soils and low to moderate amounts of water. Flowers
cream colored to pink tinged.
Aquilegia coerulea (Rocky Mountain columbine) -- This widespread
blue and white flowering species is native to most western states. It is Colorado’s
state flower. It grows to 24” tall in partial to full sun where well watered.
Balsamorhiza sagittata (Arrowleaf balsamroot) - A
long-lived, drought tolerant native perennial that emerges in April and flowers
in May around Boise. Doesn't flower until it is 4-7 years old. Flowers are
sunflower-like. Goes dormant in summer until the following spring.
Camassia quamash (Blue camas) - Six dark blue petals and
6 bright yellow stamens characterize this species of wet meadow habitats. Grows
about 1 foot tall from a bulb. Dormant through the summer. Edible bulb.
Eriogonum heracleoides (Wyeth buckwheat) - Woody, long-lived
buckwheat that reaches a maximum height of 18”. Unusual garden plant with
creamy white flowers in the summer. Best if grown in partial to full sun. Moderately
drought tolerant.
Eriogonum umbellatum (Sulfur buckwheat) -- This long-lived,
creeping perennial requires good drainage and full sun. Its deep yellow flowers
appear in early summer and can be dried for flower arrangements. It has attractive,
evergreen, round leaves. Drought tolerant.
Fragaria vesca (Mountain strawberry) -- Also known as woodland
strawberry, this small plant (4-6 inches tall) is commonly found in meadows, young
woodlands, sparse forest , woodland edges and clearings. Spreads fast by runners
and can form dense mats. Fruits are much smaller than the commercial variety. Grow
in sun to partial shade. Somewhat drought tolerant. Flowers white with 5 petals,
from 3-15 on a stem.
Geranium
viscossissimum (Sticky geranium) -- Grows from 18-30" tall at low
to moderate elevations in the mountains. Pink to lavender colored flowers bloom
in the summer. Requires moderate amounts of water.
Geum triflorum (Prairie smoke) -- This mountain meadow
native requires full to partial sun and moderate amounts of water. It produces interesting
reddish flowers from early to mid-summer. Low-growing, evergreen foliage. Flower
stalks are 10-18” tall.
Linum perenne v. lewisii (Blue flax) -- This 12-24” tall
plant produces blue flowers from spring to summer. Each 5-petaled flower lasts just
1 day. Grows best in full sun, is drought tolerant, and stays green through summer.
This variety is native throughout most of western North America, while the ornamental
var. perenne is of Eurasian origin. It produces a lot of seed and can spread
if the site is well watered.
Lupinus polyphyllus (Bigleaf lupine) -- Plants grow up to 30" tall and are generally associated with moist areas in the
mountains. Summer flowers vary from lavender to blue to pink.
Mimulus lewisii (Lewis monkeyflower) -- This moisture-loving
plant grows along mountain streams and springs. It grows to about 18” tall
in full to partial sun. First discovered by Meriwether Lewis, this stunning plant
has large, purplish-red tubular flowers.
Penstemon cyaneus (Blue penstemon) -- Large, deep purple tubular flowers grace this native perennial that grows to 2 feet tall. Blooms in
May and June when planted in full sun. Drought tolerant.
Penstemon deustus (Hotrock penstemon) -- Low-growing perennial forb native to Idaho. Easily grown in
full sun, producing lots ofwhitetubular flowers from May-June. Drought tolerant. Often self seeds. Avoid overwatering.
Penstemon eatonii (Firecracker penstemon) -- Perennial
forb of the Great Basin (UT, NV; not native to Idaho). Easily grown in full sun,
produces many red, tubular flowers from May to June. An excellent hummingbird attractant.
Drought tolerant. Avoid overwatering. Relatively long-lived.
Penstemon fruticosus (Shrubby penstemon) -- A low-growing
(to 18” tall), semi-evergreen subshrub with large, blue to lavender tubular
flowers in June and July. Requires well-drained soils and is longer lived than many
other Penstemons.
Penstemon palmeri (Palmer penstemon) -- Short-lived perennial forb of the Great Basin (Utah,
Nevada - not native to Idaho). Easily grown in full sun, producing lots of large pink, tubular flowers from May-June.
Drought tolerant. Often self seeds. Avoid overwatering.
Penstemon payettensis (Payette penstemon) -- Native to west-central Idaho, Payette penstemon produces
light to medium blue flowers in late Mate and June. It is moderately drought
tolerant and requires full sun and good drainage.
Penstemon venustus (Lovely penstemon) -- Numerous bluish to purple tubular flowers are produced
by this 2-3 foot tall plant in May and June. Also a good species for hummingbirds.
An Idaho native, this spectacular penstemon requires more moisture than firecracker, hotrock, or Palmer penstemon.
Sidalcea oregano(Oregon checkermallow) -- Produces 3 foot tall pale lavender colored spikes of flowers. Grows best in full sun, but is not
drought tolerant.
Sisyrinchium idahoense (Blue-eyed grass) -- This 10-15” tall member of the Iris family produces blue to reddish-purple flowers in early spring.
Native to sites that are moist in spring. Prefers full sun. Becomes dormant in summer.
Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia (Gooseberryleaf globemallow) -- A drought tolerant orange-flowered native of low elevation sites in southern
Idaho. Requires full sun and very little water once established. With flower
stalks, can grow about 24" tall.
Sphaeralcea munroana (Munro's Globemallow) -- Perennial forb that produces a showy, salmon-colored, five-petaled flower. Grows to about 2 feet
tall. Plant in full sun and avoid overwatering.
Grasses
Achnatherum hymenoides (= Oryzopsis h.)
(Indian ricegrass) -- A native perennial bunchgrass of sandy sites in the western U.S. Flower stalks
grow up to 18" tall and are quite airy and attractive. Drought tolerant and relatively
short lived, particularly on soils that are not well-drained.
Festuca idahoensis (Idaho fescue) -- This native perennial bunchgrass obtains heights of up to 18" (with flower stalks). Prefers medium to
moderately fine deep soils and moderate amounts of water. Full sun is best.
Pseudoroegneria spicata (Agropyron s.) (Bluebunch wheatgrass) -- A large, long-lived
bunchgrass that can grow up to 2.5' tall. Very widespread in the western U.S. This drought tolerant species
requires full sun.