Native plant workshops start
Spokane’s city library is running a native‑plant workshop and the Water Department recommends drought‑tolerant species for low‑maintenance, eco‑friendly yards. (spokesman.com) A separate tool by Tara Windwalker helps users pick local plants that attract birds and butterflies via caterpillar‑host suggestions. (x.com)
The “Choosing Your Plants? Go Native!” session is set for 5:30–6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1 at Shadle Park Library, 2111 W Wellesley Ave, as part of the city’s Water Wise Wednesday series. ( ) The eight-week Water Wise Wednesday run began March 4 and covers SpokaneScape design, irrigation, lawn removal and fire-wise landscaping — the series is presented by the City of Spokane Water Department in partnership with Spokane Public Library. (my.spokanecity.org) SpokaneScape offers a lawn‑replacement credit of up to $500 toward a utility bill for qualifying projects and requires at least 50% plant coverage at maturity, use of drought‑tolerant plants and full mulch or rock coverage of exposed soil. ( ) The city’s SpokaneScape plant lists and drought‑tolerant PDF include region‑appropriate perennials such as Achillea (yarrow) and Agastache (hyssop) among recommended low‑water choices for Spokane’s climate. ( ) Gardeners looking to pair local programs with online selection tools can use the National Wildlife Federation’s Native Plant Finder and keystone‑plant guidance — resources that rank native species by the number of butterfly and moth (caterpillar) hosts they support. ( )
