Native Plant Interpretive Garden
at Crooked River Ranch
Featuring Plants Native to Sagebrush Steppe Habitat

Central Oregon’s newest and largest Native Plant Interpretive Garden is located at Crooked River Ranch (CRR).  With support of the CRR board and staff,  Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) has created a garden to showcase native shrubs, wildflowers, and bunchgrasses of the sagebrush steppe community.

This 160-foot long garden was planted in spring 2014 with over 500 plants representing more than 40 native species. Every species, though not every plant, is labeled with its common and scientific name.  During the summer of that first year, the garden was watered twice a week to establish the plants.  Today, the garden represents the best of xeric landscaping, with no watering required.

A checklist of the garden’s plants is available in the CRR Administration office or click the link on this page to print a copy now.

You are welcome to visit the garden whenever you like.  It is easily accessible year-round.  After you visit, please let us know what you think!

​Click here to view a native plant checklist.

The Native Plant Interpretive Garden at Crooked River Ranch (CRR) is located between the CRR Administrative building and the tennis courts.  You are welcome to view the garden any time.