Native plants that can grow in containers - Ask Extension
I am a renter and I would love to fill the yard with native plants but I would hate for them to all get destroyed when I have to move, so I'm interest...
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Native plants that can grow in containers #868771
Asked May 16, 2024, 4:56 PM EDT
I am a renter and I would love to fill the yard with native plants but I would hate for them to all get destroyed when I have to move, so I'm interested in trying to grow some in containers that can move with me. I'm particularly interested in salmon berry, elder berry, and currants that could provide food for me and also the local ecosystems.
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Teagen and thanks for your question about growing native berries in pots. As a rule, native plants don't do that well in pots as they need the micro-nutrients and more specific climate adjustments than plants bred to grow in pots.
That being said, I don't see why you shouldn't try some anyway and just be sure you mix potting soil with native soil, get pretty big pots an keep them in sun or shade as they prefer. I'll connect you with a brochure that gives the specific needs for the plants you mentioned as well as a lot of other great natives.
https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2020/06/30/native-plants-for-Willamette-Valley-yards-booklet-high-res-20200107.pdf
Happy experimenting!
That being said, I don't see why you shouldn't try some anyway and just be sure you mix potting soil with native soil, get pretty big pots an keep them in sun or shade as they prefer. I'll connect you with a brochure that gives the specific needs for the plants you mentioned as well as a lot of other great natives.
https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2020/06/30/native-plants-for-Willamette-Valley-yards-booklet-high-res-20200107.pdf
Happy experimenting!
