Description: In a native plant community with partial shade, enough dappled light passes through the tree canopy to support a diverse under story shrub layer. In this plant community, the tree canopy consists primarily of Red Alder, Bitter Cherry, Big-leaf Maple, and occasionally conifers. Usually the soils are well-drained and dry out during the summer months. These soils consist of sand or rocky glacial till common in the Puget Sound region. If this description matches the conditions in your yard, the plants listed below should do well.

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Courtesy of the Washington State University Native Plant Website