Regional Species
For those interested in sustainable gardening, planting species native to the Okanagan Valley helps preserve biodiversity and prevents invasive species. Learn more on iNaturalist.
| Name | Color | Flower Description | Foliage & Growth | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicory (Cichorium intybus) | Light blue, lavender | 3–5 cm, double petals, slight fragrance | Tall, lanceolate leaves |  |
| Sulphur Cinquefoil | Pale yellow | Five petals | Blooms June–August, up to 80 cm |  |
| Sagebrush Mariposa Lily | Pink–Purple | Three petals, tapering bulbs | Perennial, blooms June–July |  |
| Bearded Iris | Purple | Double petals, yellow center | Up to 1 m tall |  |
| White Sweet Clover | White | Small clustered blooms | Annual, up to 2.5 m |  |
| Roughfruit Fairybells | White | Delicate hanging flowers | 30–75 cm perennial |  |
| Carpet Vervain | Pale purple | Small spike flowers | Blooms May–October |  |
| Queen’s Cup | White | Six petals | 15–25 cm tall |  |
| Water Smartweed | Pink | Five-lobed petals | Aquatic perennial |  |
| Pale Evening Primrose | Yellow to white | Four petals | BC to Mexico |  |
| Canada Violet | White–purple | Five petals | Widespread perennial |  |