Trouble-free plants for the Pacific Northwest

Choose pest and disease resistant varieties
Click the links in the left column for examples that thrive in our climate. The plants described here have been chosen because they resist diseases and pests naturally. They are all attractive varieties available in local nurseries. A healthy plant is the best defense against pests and disease. Check with your nursery for other trouble - free plants.

• Native plants (WSU Coop Extension)
• Sample plants for salmon-friendly gardens (Seattle Public Utilities)
• Native plant resources for the Pacific Northwest (King County Water and Land Resources Division)
• Low water use plants (WSU Coop Extension)

When is a pretty plant a problem? Avoid future problems and learn more about noxious weeds.

• Noxious weed control program (King County Water and Land Resources Division)