# Local native plants draw bees, butterflies, and birds to the garden

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Podcast: [Seattle Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-now-496157)
Published: 2026-07-13T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Maybe you’ve heard of sword ferns or salal. Those are a couple native plants that are common around here. But there’s a vast array of native flowers, trees, and shrubs that can offer big benefits to your garden. Seattle Now stopped by a local demonstration garden to see what’s in bloom. Thane Williams is demonstration garden manager for the Washington Native Plant Society, and he gave us a tour. Learn more about native plants:  Washington Native Plant Society Green Seattle King County Native Plant Resources UW Native Plant Guide for Seattle and Bellevue We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at  seattlenow@kuow.org , leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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