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General: A fragrant, silvery-grey shrub iconic to the Okanagan's dry landscapes. Distinctive three-lobed leaves.
Light: Full-sun
Water: Low water, drought-tolerant. Prefers well-draining, dry soils. Needs minimal to no supplemental watering.
Growth: Typically grows as a bushy shrub from 1.5-10 feet tall and 1.5 to 2.5 feet wide. Deep taproot and surface roots allow it to access water efficiently. Evergreen, but sheds some leaves in late summer.
Medicinal Use: Antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.
Uses: Sore throat, digestive issues, menopausal symptoms.
General: Perennial herb with grass-like leaves and small, often nodding, clusters of white to pink bell-shaped flowers. Emits a distinct oniony scent when crushed.
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Water: Tolerates dry to occasionally moist conditions; well-draining soil is crucial. Drought-tolerant once established.
Growth: Grows from small bulbs, typically reaching 1-2 feet tall and 0.5-1 feet wide. Reproduces by seed and bulb division, forming clumps. Flowers late spring to mid-summer.
Medicinal Use: Antimicrobial, diuretic, expectorant
Uses: Colds, flu, digestive issues.
General: Aromatic perennial herb with square stems and lance-shaped leaves. Produces showy, ragged, globe-like clusters of pale lilac-purple to pink flowers atop tall stalks. Member of the mint family.
Light: Thrives in full sun, tolerating some partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
Water: Drought-tolerant once established. Prefers dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Avoid overly wet conditions.
Growth: Typically grows 2-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, forming clumps and spreading by rhizomes. Flowers from mid-summer to early fall, attracting many pollinators.
Medicinal Use: Traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for various ailments. Infusions used for colds, flu, fevers , and digestive issues. Crushed leaves or poultices applied for headaches, skin infections, and bug bites.
General: Tall, slender perennial with lance-shaped leaves and showy spikes of magenta-pink to purple flowers. Often colonizes disturbed areas, especially after fires.
Light: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. Blooms best with ample sunlight.
Water: Prefers moist to wet, well-drained soils, but is quite adaptable. Tolerant of a range of soil moisture conditions once established.
Growth: Typically grows 3-8 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, spreading vigorously by rhizomes and airborne seeds. Flowers from mid-summer to early fall, followed by fluffy seed pods.
Medicinal Use: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, mild laxative.
Uses: Digestive issues, minor wounds, skin irritations.
General: Perennial wildflower with woolly, grey-green leaves and clusters of papery, white, bead-like flower heads.
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Water: Drought-tolerant once established. Thrives in dry to moist, well-drained soils.
Growth: Typically grows 1-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide, forming clumps. Spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding. Flowers late summer to fall, remaining attractive even after drying.
Medicinal Use: Anti-inflammatory, expectorant, analgesic.
Uses: Sore throat, coughs, arthritis pain.
General: Hardy perennial herb forming dense clumps of slender, hollow, grass-like leaves. Produces globe-shaped clusters of pink-purple flowers.
Light: Prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade.
Water: Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil. More tolerant of moisture than some other Allium species.
Growth: Grows 10-20 inches tall and 0.5-1 foot wide. Spreads by bulb division, forming expanding clumps. Flowers in late spring to early summer.
Medicinal Use: Antimicrobial, diuretic, expectorant.
Uses: Digestive issues, colds, and high blood pressure.
General: A common perennial with a bushy, upright form, covered in numerous small, white, daisy-like flowers in late summer to fall. Fine, needle-like leaves.
Light: Prefers full sun for abundant blooms.
Water: Drought-tolerant once established; prefers dry to moist, well-drained soils. Avoid overwatering.
Growth: Typically grows 1-3 feet tall and spreads 1-2.5 feet wide. Provides late-season nectar for pollinators.
Medicinal Use:
Anti-inflammatory, diuretic, febrifuge.
Uses: Fever reduction, urinary tract issues, skin irritations.
General: Low-growing perennial with fleshy, carrot-like taproots. Produces a basal rosette of succulent leaves that wither before stunning, large, pink to white flowers emerge directly from the ground.
Light: Requires full sun; thrives in exposed, open locations.
Water: Extremely drought-tolerant. Needs excellent drainage; wet conditions, especially in summer dormancy or winter, can cause root rot.
Growth: Leaves appear in early spring, then die back as flowers emerge (April-July). The plant goes fully dormant in summer. Grows low to the ground (1-3 inches tall), with flowers reaching 2-8 inches. They grow 0.25 to 0.5 inches wide. Reproduces from seed.
Medicinal Use: Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial.
Uses: Sore throats, wound healing, digestive issues.
General: Hardy perennial with feathery, fern-like leaves and flat-topped clusters of small white (sometimes pink) flowers. Distinctive, pungent aroma when crushed.
Light: Thrives in full sun, tolerating some partial shade but with fewer blooms.
Water: Drought-tolerant once established. Prefers well-drained soil and can handle dry conditions.
Growth: Typically grows 1-3 feet tall and 1.5-2 feet wide, spreading by rhizomes to form colonies. Flowers from late spring through fall. Easily adaptable to various soil types.
Medicinal Use: Anti-inflammatory, astringent, diaphoretic.
Uses: Wound healing, fever reduction, digestive aid.
General: Aromatic perennial herb in the mint family with crinkly, heart-shaped, lemon-scented leaves and small white flowers. Often confused with wild mint, but has a distinct citrus aroma.
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade; best flavor in full sun, but appreciates afternoon shade in hot Okanagan summers.
Water: Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil. Tolerant of some drought once established.
Growth: Grows 1-3 feet tall and 1.5-3 feet wide, forming bushy clumps. Can spread aggressively by rhizomes and self-seeding. Flowers in summer, attracting bees.
Medicinal Use: Anxiolytic, antiviral, carminative.
Uses: Reduces anxiety, aids sleep, relieves digestive issues.
General: Low-growing perennial with fern-like basal leaves and distinctive nodding, reddish-purple flowers that develop into whimsical, feathery, smoke-like seed heads.
Light: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate some partial shade.
Water: Drought-tolerant once established. Thrives in well-drained, dry to medium-moist soils. Avoid soggy conditions.
Growth: About 6-12 inches tall. Flower stalks rise above, reaching 12-18 inches. Growth width is 1-1.5 feet. Flowers in spring, with showy seed heads persisting into summer.
Medicinal Use: Astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial.
Uses: Diarrhea, sore throat, minor wounds.
General: Aromatic perennial herb with silvery-green, serrated leaves and spikes of small, often lavender-blue flowers.
Light: Thrives in full sun, tolerating some partial shade, especially in the hot Okanagan afternoon.
Water: Very drought-tolerant once established. Prefers well-drained soil and does not like overly wet conditions.
Growth: Typically grows 1-3 feet tall and 1.5-3 feet wide, forming mounding clumps. Flowers profusely from late spring through fall if deadheaded. Spreads readily by seed or expanding clumps.
Medicinal Use:
Carminative, sedative, febrifuge.
Uses: Anxiety, insomnia, digestive issues, fever.
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