Honey bee plants of Pacific Northwest Lowlands
Plants are ordered as I found them in North Seattle area in 2023. Photos with honey bees or bumble bees were taken during 2018 - 2023. While some plants may not be strictly native, they include cultivated varieties or high-altitude species thriving in lowland gardens. Click on the Latin names for detailed descriptions (external links). To view an alphabetical list of common native flowers, jump to the bottom of this page.
Corylus cornuta (beaked hazelnut)
A sizable deciduous shrub that may act as the initial pollen source for honey bees in non-urban settings. While I have discovered its pollen in my honey bee hives (distinguished from the European hazelnut, which had already faded at that time), I have not personally observed bees actively foraging on it.
Alnus rubra (red alder)
A moderate-sized tree with reddish catkins. It is the most prevalent deciduous tree in the Pacific Northwest. Although I have discovered pollen resembling that of alder in my honey bee hives, I have not personally observed bees actively foraging on red alder trees.
Oemleria cerasiformis (osoberry, Indian plum) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A sizable deciduous shrub commonly discovered in open woods. In most years, it is the first native nectar source in Pacific Northwest lowlands. I planted one in a partially sunny spot in my garden, which turned out to be a male plant (see the yellowish pollen on the honey bee).
Mahonia aquifolium aka Berberis aquifolium (Oregon grape) & Bombus californicus (California bumble bee), queen
An evergreen shrub distinguished by its spiky leaves and vibrant yellow flowers. Serving as an excellent hedge plant, it stands out as a preferable alternative to the invasive English holly.
Salix scouleriana (Scouler's willow)
One of our native 'pussy willows' thriving in relatively dry locations (considering it's a willow). Typically, it takes the form of a large shrub or a small tree, but it can reach heights exceeding 50 feet. While I've observed bees buzzing around it, capturing a clear photo has been difficult.
Ribes sanguineum (red flowering currant) & Osmia lignaria (orchard mason bee)
A deciduous shrub commonly employed in landscaping, this particular specimen is a cultivar known as "King Edward VII" that I planted in a partially sunny location.
Lysichiton americanus (western skunk cabbage)
A bog plant boasting a striking yellow bract enveloping a flower stem. Although I've discovered its pollen in my honey bee hives, I haven't personally observed bees actively foraging on it.
Salix sitchensis (Sitka willow) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A type of pussy willow, distinguishes itself from the Scouler's willow by blooming later and is commonly located in wetlands. In the image, the small speck at the center is a honey bee.
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (bearberry, kinnikinnick) & Bombus vosnesenskii (yellow-faced bumble bee), queen
A low-growing evergreen shrub with small leaves and small, urn-shaped pink or white flowers. I have seen bumble bees on it, but not honey bees.
Rubus spectabilis (salmonberry) & Bombus mixtus (fuzzy-horned bumble bee)?, queen
The earliest blooming bramble, frequently encountered in moist woods and along streambanks.
Thuja plicata (western redcedar)
A very large evergreen conifer. I have found its pollen in my honey bee hives, but have not personally observed bees foraging directly on it (they might have gathered pollen from nearby rooftops).
Acer macrophyllum (bigleaf maple) & Bombus flavifrons (yellow-head bumble bee), queen
Undoubtedly one of the most substantial native nectar sources in spring, its towering height poses a challenge in spotting bees on its flowers. In this particular instance, I positioned myself at the edge of a small cliff to closely inspect a high branch.
Betula papyrifera (paper birch)
A medium-sized deciduous tree, I have identified birch-like pollen (which could potentially be from European birch) in my honey bee hives, although I haven't directly observed bees foraging on it.
Dicentra formosa (western bleeding heart) & Bombus flavifrons (yellow-head bumble bee), worker or queen
A perennial wildflower standing at a modest 1-2 feet tall, it adds a burst of color to the shaded corners of my garden, drawing in bumble bees but not attracting honey bees.
Arbutus menziesii (Pacific madrone)
A sizable evergreen tree with peeling orange-red bark and white, heath-like flowers. I've noticed flying insects around its blooms, but they were too distant to confirm whether they were bees or not.
Vaccinium ovatum (evergreen huckleberry) & Bombus melanopygus (black-tailed bumble bee), queen
An evergreen shrub, suitable for hedge planting as an alternative to boxwoods. Mine is a favorite among both bumble bees and honey bees.
Lonicera involucrata (black twinberry) & Bombus mixtus (fuzzy-horned bumble bee), worker
A sizable shrub found in damp, open woodlands. It reaches its flowering peak in May and continues blooming until mid-summer.
Acer circinatum (vine maple) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A petite maple tree, perfect for garden settings. Honey bees seem to favor it over the Japanese maple.
Pseudotsuga menziesii (Douglas fir)
A very large evergreen conifer, the most common tree in Pacific Northwest. I have found its pollen in my honey bee hives, but have not witnessed bees on it (they might have collected pollen from rooftops).
Salix lucida (Pacific willow, shining willow) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A substantial shrub or a small to medium-sized tree, commonly found in wetlands, featuring lance-shaped, glossy leaves and yellow catkins. The tiny speck in the center is a honey bee.
Tellima grandiflora (fragrant fringecup, fringecups) & Bombus melanopygus (black-tailed bumble bee), worker
A perennial wildflower thriving in damp forests, characterized by round leaves and elongated flower spikes. Planted in shaded areas of my garden, it attracts bumble bees, though I haven't observed honey bees on it.
Armeria maritima (sea thrift) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
An evergreen perennial that creates a neat, compact mound. This particular one is a cultivar (I forgot the name) that I planted in my rock garden.
Cornus nuttallii (Pacific dogwood)
A tree of modest to medium size, adorned with striking white flowers (six large bracts surrounding a cluster of tiny flowers). I've discovered its pollen in my honey bee hives (potentially from the eastern dogwood), though I haven't directly observed bees foraging on it.
Prunus emarginata (bitter cherry, Oregon cherry)
A small to medium-sized tree displaying flat-topped clusters of small, white, five-petaled flowers—each flower being smaller than those of the Japanese cherry. I've identified its pollen in my honey bee hives (other cherries had already faded), yet I haven't seen bees actively foraging on it.
Camassia leichtlinii (great camas) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A bulbous plant standing at 2-3 feet tall. I plant it alongside spring bulbs like tulips and hyacinths, which fade by the time the camas blooms.
Aquilegia formosa (western columbine) & Bombus flavifrons (yellow-head bumble bee), worker
A perennial wildflower standing at approximately 2 feet tall, adorned with lobed leaves and graceful, nodding red-orange flowers. While it proves enticing to bumble bees in my garden, honey bees seem less drawn to it.
Cornus sericea (red osier dogwood, redtwig dogwood) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A substantial shrub boasting red (possibly yellow) barks and clusters of small, creamy-white flowers. Indigenous to wetlands and frequently used in landscaping, it reaches its peak spring bloom around May. The subsequent bloom on newly grown branches, which unfolds in July, proves highly appealing to my honey bees.
Lupinus latifolius (broadleaf lupine) & Bombus flavifrons (yellow-head bumble bee), worker
A perennial wildflower standing around 3 feet tall, boasting vibrant blue-purple flowers. Planted in partially sunny spots in my garden, it draws in numerous bumble bees but seems less attractive to honey bees.
Lupinus littoralis (seashore lupine) & Bombus californicus (California bumble bee), worker
A perennial wildflower frequently found in coastal environments, it features palmately compound leaves and pea-like flowers that range in hues of blue, purple, or pink. It attracts bumble bees, but not honey bees.
Eschscholzia californica (California poppy) & Bombus vosnesenskii (yellow-faced bumble bee), worker
An annual or perennial wildflower frequently spotted along sunny roadsides, boasting blue-green leaves and vibrant orange-yellow flowers. Planted in a sunny corner of my garden, it predominantly attracts yellow-faced bumble bees (may also include obscure bumble bees).
Hydrophyllum tenuipes (Pacific waterleaf) & Bombus mixtus (fuzzy-horned bumble bee), worker
A perennnial wildeflower, approximately 2 ft tall, commonly found in most forest. It grows well in my shade garden.
Rubus ursinus (California dewberry, Pacific blackberry, trailing blackberry) & Bombus mixtus (fuzzy-horned bumble bee), worker
A native blackberry, notably less vigorous than the invasive Himalayan blackberry (though still quite robust, requiring frequent pruning). It attracts honey bees, bumble bees, mason bees, and more, and yields abundant sweet blackberries.
Tolmiea menziesii (piggyback plant) & Bombus flavifrons (yellow-head bumble bee), worker
A perennial wildflower found in damp forests, with lobed leaves and small greenish-yellow flowers on a slim stem.
Frangula purshiana (cascara buckthorn) & Bombus mixtus (fuzzy-horned bumble bee), worker
A sizable shrub or petite tree featuring oval, glossy leaves. While its small, greenish-yellow flowers may not be showy, they prove attractive to various insects, including honey bees and bumble bees.
Crataegus douglasii (black hawthorn, Douglas hawthorn)
A substantial shrub or petite tree adorned with clusters of white, five-petaled flowers. While hawthorns are known bee magnets, capturing a good bee photo with the black hawthorn has eluded me so far.
Picea sitchensis (Sitka spruce)
A towering evergreen tree commonly seen near the coastline. I've found spruce pollen in my honey bee hives (potentially from other non-native spruces), but I haven't observed bees actively foraging on spruce trees.
Quercus garryana (Oregon white oak)
A medium sized deciduous tree. I have found oak pollen in my honey bee hives (could be from other non-native oaks), but I haven't directly observed bees actively foraging on oak trees.
Rhododendron macrophyllum (Pacific rhododendron) & Bombus vosnesenskii or caliginosus (yellow-faced or obscure bumble bee), worker
A large shrub reaching heights of 3 to 20 feet or more, with large, evergreen leaves and frilly-edged flowers in hues ranging from light pink to deep rose-purple. I believe this one is R. macrophyllum, but it might be a similar-looking species or hybrid.
Heuchera micrantha (small-flowered alumroot) & Bombus vosnesenskii (yellow-faced bumble bee), worker or male
A petite perennial wildflower featuring green or purple leaves and sturdy flower stalks. Certain garden varieties of 'coral bells' might trace their origins back to this species.
Rosa nutkana (Nootka rose) & Bombus mixtus (fuzzy-horned bumble bee), worker
A sizable rose shrub reaching 5-8 feet in height, adorned with prickles, pinnately compound leaves, and attractive pink roses.
Rubus parviflorus (thimbleberry) & Bombus mixtus (fuzzy-horned bumble bee), worker
A sizable shrub with white, five-petaled flowers. Despite its relation to blackberries, it does not have prickles.
Pinus contorta (lodgepole pine, shore pine)
Pinus monticola (Western white pine)
Pinus ponderosa (ponderosa pine)
I have discovered pine pollen in my honey bee hives (which may originate from non-native pine trees), yet I have not observed bees actively foraging on pine trees.
Physocarpus capitatus (Pacific ninebark) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A sizable shrub frequently found in wetlands, typically 6 to 12 feet tall, with lobed leaves and clusters of small, creamy-white flowers.
Gaultheria shallon (salal) & Bombus flavifrons (yellow-head bumble bee), worker
An evergreen shrub, typically reaches a height of 2 to 5 feet, creating dense thickets. Its small, urn-shaped flowers vary from white to pinkish, attracting bumble bees. I haven't observed honey bees foraging on them.
Achillea millefolium (yarrow) & Philanthus crabroniformis (beewolf)
A perennial wildflower, 1-3 ft tall, with feathery leaves and flat flower heads. The flowers are usually white or pinkish but can be yellow or red in some cultivars. It attracts small pollinators such as the beewolf shown in the photo, although I haven't observed honey bees or bumble bees on it.
Symphoricarpos albus (snowberry) & Bombus vosnesenskii (yellow-faced bumble bee), worker or male
A sizable deciduous shrub featuring small pinkish flowers that later give rise to striking white berries.
Aruncus dioicus (goat's beard) & Bombus mixtus (fuzzy-horned bumble bee), worker
A perennial wildflower, standing at 4-6 feet tall, with hanging flower stems adorned with numerous tiny white flowers. Planted in a partially sunny spot in my garden, it attracts bumble bees, although I have yet to spot honey bees among its blooms.
Philadelphus lewisii (Lewis' mock-orange) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A large shrub with fragrant, cup-shaped flowers with four white petals.
Chamaenerion angustifolium (fireweed) & Bombus flavifrons (yellow head bumble bee), male
A perennial wildflower, standing at a height of 2-5 ft, boasts lance-shaped leaves and vibrant deep-pink flowers. Thriving from sea level to subalpine regions, I deadhead mine to ensure the flowers persist until mid-October.
Calystegia sepium (hedge bindweed) & Bombus californicus (California bumble bee, dark form), worker or male
A robust perennial vine, commonly discovered near wetlands, drawing in both honey bees and bumble bees. Flourishing in sun or shade, it may become unruly if not managed in gardens.
Rosa woodsii (Wood’s rose) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A rose shrub, standing at heights of 3-6 feet, features prickles, pinnately compound leaves, and charming pink roses. It blooms later than similar looking Nootka rose.
Gilia capitata (globe gilia, bluehead gilia) & Bombus vosnesenskii (yellow-faced bumble bee), worker
An annual wildflower standing at 2-3 feet tall, it boasts a flowerhead adorned with numerous tiny blue flowers. Flourishing in a sunny spot in my garden, it attracts both honey bees and bumble bees.
Gaillardia aristata (blanket flower) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A perennial wildflower, standing at a height of 1 to 3 feet, it boasts daisy-like flowers with vibrant red or yellow rays encircling a central brownish disk. Mine continues to bloom until the arrival of hard frost.
Holodiscus discolor (ocean spray) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A substantial shrub, reaches heights of 6 to 12 feet or more. It features lobed leaves and displays abundant, arching clusters of small, creamy-white flowers.
Penstemon serrulatus (Cascade penstemon) & Bombus vosnesenskii (yellow-faced bumble bee), worker
A clump-forming perennial featuring two-lipped, tubular flowers in varying shades of blue to purple, arranged in spikes.
Spiraea douglasii (hardhack, Douglas' spirea) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A woody shrub, standing at a height of 3 to 6 feet, commonly found in proximity to wetlands. In my garden, this plant boasts small, rose-pink flowers arranged in dense, terminal spikes, attracting a variety of bees from July to August.
Erigeron speciosus (showy fleabane) & Bombus vosnesenskii or caliginosus (yellow-faced or obscure bumble bee), worker
A small perennial wildflower, reaching a modest height of 1 to 3 feet, displays daisy-like flowers with lavender to violet-blue petals surrounding a yellow center. In my garden, these blooms endure until the onset of a hard frost, primarily attracting small pollinators, with occasional visits from bumble bees.
Holodiscus discolor (ocean spray) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A large deciduous shrub with lots of small, cream-white flowers.
Oenanthe sarmentosa (water parsley) & Bombus mixtus (fuzzy-horned bumble bee), male
A perennial herb flourishing in wetlands, characterized by parsley-like leaves and clusters of tiny white flowers.
Prunella vulgaris (self-heal) & Bombus flavifrons (yellow head bumble bee), worker
A petite perennial herb frequently found near roadside ditches and in damp lawns, featuring clusters of tiny tubular flowers, purple, pink, or white.
Grindelia integrifolia (Puget Sound gumweed) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A perennial wildflower, typically reaching a height of about 3 feet, commonly found in salt marshes but adaptable to sunny garden settings. Its daisy-like flowers are surrounded by sticky cup bracts.
Solidago canadensis (Canada goldenrod) & Apis mellifera (honey bee)
A perennial wildflower, standing at a height of 3-6 ft, with lance-shaped leaves and small, vibrant yellow flowers arranged in dense, elongated clusters at the top of its stems.
Symphyotrichum chilense (Pacific aster, California aster) & Bombus caliginosus (obscure bumble bee), worker or male
A perennial wildflower, typically reaching a height of 2-4 ft, with daisy-like flowers (violet-blue rays surrounding a yellow center disc). In most years, it is the final native flower to initiate blooming. To extend its bloom period, I prune mine in mid-spring, ensuring it blossoms late and persists until mid-October.
List of PNW native flowers found in north Seattle area
The plants are arranged alphabetically by their Latin names. Some species may not be strictly native; they could include cultivated varieties or high-altitude species thriving in lowland gardens. Column 3 indicates their approximate bloom times. Plants with open-ended periods may lose flowers during summer drought or retain them until frost. Column 4 provides links to the plant descriptions above. Lists of honey bee-friendly plants, both native and non-native, are available in the menu on the homepage. For a comprehensive list of all flowering plants observed in my area, you can access the spreadsheet download here.
Acer circinatum | Vine maple | Mid Apr - May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#vinemaple |
Acer circinatum | Acer circinatum | ||
Acer macrophyllum | Big-leaf maple | Early Apr - May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#bigleaf |
Acer macrophyllum | Big-leaf maple | ||
Achillea millefolium | Yarrow | Mid May -
(sometimes all year) | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#yarrow |
Achillea millefolium | Achillea millefolium | ||
Achlys triphylla | Vanilla leaf | ||
Achlys triphylla | Vanilla leaf | Early May - ? | |
Alnus rubra | Red alder | Mid Feb - Mar | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#alder |
Alnus rubra | Red alder | ||
Amelanchier alnifolia | Saskatoon serviceberry | Mid Apr - May | |
Anaphalis margaritacea | Everlasting | Early Jul - | |
Aquilegia formosa | Western columbine | Mid May - Jul | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#columbine |
Arbutus menziesii | Pacific madrone, madrona | Mid Apr - May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#madrone |
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi | Bearberry, Kinnikinnick | Mid Mar - Apr | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#beabery |
Armeria maritima | Sea thrift, sea pink | Mid Apr - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#seatrift |
Aruncus dioicus | Goat’s beard | Late May - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#goatsbeard |
Berberis aquifolium | Oregon grape | Early Mar - Apr | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#oregongrape |
Berberis nervosa | Dwarf Oregon grape | Early Apr - early May | |
Betula papyrifera | Paper birch | Jan - (airborne), Apr (visible) | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#birch |
Calystegia sepium | Hedge bindweed, morning glory | Early Jun - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#bindweed |
Camassia | Camas | Late Apr - May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#camas |
Chamaenerion angustifolium | Fireweed | Mid Jun - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#fireweed |
Claytonia perfoliata | Miner’s lettuce | Early Mar - | |
Claytonia sibirica | Siberian spring beauty | Late Feb - | |
Cornus nuttallii | Pacific dogwood | Late Apr - May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#pacificdogwoo |
Cornus sericea | Red osier dogwood, redtwig dogwood | May (main), Jul - Aug (summer bloom) | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#redosier |
Cornus unalaschkensis | Western bunchberry | Mid May - Jul | |
Corydalis scouleri | Scouler's fumewort | Apr - May | |
Corylus cornuta | Beaked hazelnut | Early Feb - Mar | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#hazelnut |
Crataegus douglasii | Black hawthorn | May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#hawthorn |
Dicentra formosa | Western bleeding heart | Early Apr - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#dicentra |
Elodea canadensis | American waterweed | Early Jul - ? | |
Epilobium ciliatum | Northern willow herb | Late May - | |
Erigeron speciosus | Showy fleabane | Early Jun - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#fleabane |
Erythranthe moschata | Musk plant | Mid Jun - | |
Eschscholzia californica | California poppy | Late Apr - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#poppy |
Frangula purshiana | Cascara buckthorn | Late Apr - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#cascara |
Fraxinus latifolia | Oregon ash | Late Mar - Apr | |
Gaillardia aristata | Blanket flower | Early Jun - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#blankt |
Gaultheria shallon | Salal | Early May - Jun, some fall bloom | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#salal |
Geum macrophyllum | Largeleaf avens | Late Apr - | |
Gilia capitata | Globe gilia, blue-headed gilia | Late May - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#gilia |
Grindelia integrifolia | Puget Sound gumweed, Willamette valley gumweed | Early Jul - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#gumweed |
Helianthus annuus | Sunflower | ||
Heuchera micrantha | Small-flowered alumroot | Early May - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#heuchera |
Holodiscus discolor | Ocean spray | Early Jun - Jul | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#oceanspray |
Hydrophyllum tenuipes | Pacific waterleaf | Early May - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#waterleaf |
Lavandula | Lavender | ||
Lonicera ciliosa | Orange honeysuckle | Early May - Jun | |
Lonicera involucrata | Black twinberry, twinberry honeysuckle | Mid Apr - Aug? | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#twinberry |
Lupinus latifolius | Broadleaf lupine | Mid May - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#broadleaflupine |
Lupinus littoralis | Seashore lupine | Early Jun - Jul | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#seashorelupine |
Lysichiton americanus | Western skunk cabbage | Mid Mar - Apr | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#skunk |
Lysimachia borealis | Star flower | Mid May - Jun | |
Maianthemum dilatatum | False lily of the valley | May | |
Maianthemum racemosum | False Solomon's seal | Late Apr - May | |
Maianthemum stellatum | Star Solomon’s seal, star-flowered lily-of-the-valley | May | |
Mentha | Mint | ||
Myosotis laxa | Small-flowered forget-me-not | Late Apr - | |
Myrica californica | Pacific wax myrtle | Mid Apr - May | |
Nemophila parviflora | Smallflower nemophila | Mid May - ? | |
Nuphar polysepala | Yellow pond-lily | Mid May - Aug? | |
Oemleria cerasiformis | Osoberry, Indian plum | Early Feb - Apr | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#osobery |
Oenanthe sarmentosa | Water parsley | Mid Jun - Jul | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#waterparsley |
Oplopanax horridus | Devil's club, devil's walking stick | Mid May - ? | |
Osmorhiza berteroi | Common sweet cicely | Early May - ? | |
Oxalis oregana | Redwood sorrel | Mid Apr - | |
Penstemon serrulatus | Cascade penstemon | Early Jun - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#penstemon |
Petasites frigidus | Butterbur, arctic sweet coltsfoot | Mar | |
Philadelphus lewisii | Lewis' mock-orange | Late May - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#mockorange |
Physocarpus capitatus | Pacific ninebark | Mid May - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#ninebark |
Picea sitchensis | Sitka spruce | Mid Apr - May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#spruce |
Pinus contorta | Shore pine, lodgepole pine | May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#pine |
Pinus monticola | Western white pine | May - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#pine |
Pinus ponderosa | Ponderosa pine | May - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#pine |
Populus tremuloides | Quaking aspen | Late Feb - Mar | |
Populus trichocarpa | Black cottonwood, western balsam-poplar | Mid Mar - early Apr | |
Prosartes hookeri | Hooker's fairybell, drops-of-gold | Apr - Jun | |
Prunella vulgaris | Self-heal | Jun - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#selfheal |
Prunus emarginata | Bitter cherry, Oregon cherry | Late Apr - May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#bittercherry |
Pseudotsuga menziesii | Douglas-fir | April | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#douglasfir |
Quercus | Oak tree | ||
Quercus garryana | Oregon white oak, Garry oak | Late Apr - early May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#oak |
Rhododendron macrophyllum | Pacific rhododendron | May - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#rhododendron |
Ribes sanguineum | Flowering currant | Feb - Apr | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#currant |
Rosa | Rose | ||
Rosa nutkana | Nootka rose | Mid May - early Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#nootka |
Rosa woodsii | Wood’s rose | Jun (later than Rosa nutkana) | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#woodsrose |
Rubus parviflorus | Thimbleberry | Early May - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#thimble |
Rubus spectabilis | Salmonberry | Mid Mar - May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#salmonberry |
Rubus ursinus | Pacific blackberry, dewberry, trailing blackberry | Late Apr - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#dewberry |
Salix lucida | Pacific willow, shining willow | Mid Apr - May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#pacificwillow |
Salix scouleriana | Scouler's willow | Mar | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#scouler |
Salix sitchensis | Sitka willow | Mid Mar - mid Apr | |
Sambucus cerulea | Blue elderberry | Early Jun - Aug | |
Sambucus racemosa | Red elderberry | Mid Apr - early May | |
Scirpus microcarpus | Panicled bulrush, smallfruit bulrush | May | |
Solidago canadensis | Canada goldenrod | Early Jul - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#goldenrod |
Spiraea betulifolia | White spirea, birchleaf spirea | Late Apr - May | |
Spiraea douglasii | Hardhack, Douglas' spirea, rose spirea | Mid Jun - Aug | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#hardhack |
Stachys chamissonis | Coastal hedge nettle | Early Jun - | |
Symphoricarpos albus | Snowberry | Mid May - Aug | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#snowberry |
Symphyotrichum chilense | Pacific aster, California aster | Mid Jul - | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#aster |
Tellima grandiflora | Fringecup, bigflower tellima | Late Apr - May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#frinecup |
Thuja plicata | Western redcedar | Mar | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#redcedar |
Tiarella trifoliata | Foamflower | Early May - | |
Tolmiea menziesii | Piggyback plant | early May - Jun | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#piggyback |
Trillium ovatum | Western trillium, Pacific wake-robin | Late Mar - Apr | |
Tsuga heterophylla | Western hemlock | Apr | |
Typha latifolia | Broadleaf cattail | Jul - ? | |
Vaccinium ovatum | Evergreen huckleberry | Late Mar - May | https://chabol.wixsite.com/mysite/copy-of-native-plant-and-bee#hucklebrry |
Vaccinium parvifolium | Red huckleberry | Early Apr - ? | |
Viburnum opulus var. americanum | American cranberry bush | Mid May - Jun | |
Viola adunca | Hookedspur violet, early blue violet | Mid Feb - |