Pacific Rhododendron and peat bogs

and peat bogs

distinct male or female catkin flowers each spring

Western buttercup (Ranunculus occidentalis) and candyflower (Claytonia sibirica)

but often require fire to germinate

Pacific Rhododendron and peat bogsRhododendron macrophyllum Pacific rhododendron is a large, upright evergreen shrub that thrives in partial to full shade and acidic soil, making it ideal for woodland gardens and forest edges. In late spring to early summer, it bursts into bloom with spectacular clusters of large, vibrant pink to white flowers that stand out against its dark green, leathery foliage. This striking shrub not only adds dramatic beauty to the landscape but also supports