Multnomah Falls Plant of the Day #9 Tigar Lily

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jaime

Tigar Lily – Lilium columbianum

The Tigar Lily is a surprising native, keeping a low profile until it blooms. Throughout the Summer orange lantern like blooms float from its tall stems.

Where: Hiding in the middle of the central planter waiting patiently for summer when it gets to steal the show!

 

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The Ever Fashionable Multnomah Falls #9

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jaime

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Multnomah Falls Plant of the Day #10 Fringe Cup

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jaime

Fringe Cup – Tellima grandiflora

The native Fringe Cup is a more subtle garden perennial which after the likes of a red columbine we need in the garden.  I enjoy the leaf texture and pale green white flowers in contrast with bold blossoms or even better in a soft harmony with the pastels of a bleeding heart.

Where: Tucked in by the bleeding heart in the far planter near the restaurant entrance.

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The Ever Fashionable Multnomah Falls #10

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jaime

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Multnomah Falls Plant of the day # 11 Red Columbine

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jaime

Red Columbine –  Aquilegia formosa

Red Columbine is one of our showier NW Perennial wild flowers. Give it a sunny spot in your yard and just let it do its thing!

Where: In the perennial flower collection on the Lodge side of the planter beds.

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The Ever Fashionable Multnomah Falls #11

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jaime

1899 Gifford, Benjamin A. OSU archives. Click photo for link.

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The Ever Fashionable Multnomah Falls #12

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jaime

This hand-painted glass slide shows historic Multnomah Falls.

1920 Oregon Department of Transportation

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Multnomah Falls Plant of the Day #12 Creeping Snowberry

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jaime

Creeping Snowberry – Symphoricarpos mollis

Creeping Snowberry isone of my absolute favorite Oregon natives for its winter white berries. Its spring and summer shows are rather lovely as well, small delicate pink white blossoms, and the daintiest green leaves. Its a great plant next to evergreens for the winter interested they can create together. The green background makes the white berries pop!

Where: In the three main beds just behind the (evergreen) western sword fern.

 

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The Ever Fashionable Multnomah Falls #13

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jaime

Before the foot bridge. 1914 or earlier.  A post card.

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Multnomah Falls Plant of the Day #14 Oregon Iris

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Jaime

Oregon Iris – Iris tenax

A much smaller version of the traditional garden iris, Oregon Iris offers a delicate  bloom of color in the spring. Plant in large grouping, or let one or two surprise you in a woodland planting of ferns and ground covers.

Where: You’ll find Iris tenax on the Hwy side of all three planters that sit in front of the lodge.

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