As you're traveling on Highway 97 just south of Tumalo, you'll cross the Deschutes River and view a wonderful example of native stream side plants. As the weather warms a bit and we have those first springlike days, this plant along with the native willows that often grow in similar wet habitat practically glow with red and orange colors. If the deer don't munch this shrub to bits, it'll grow 6-9 feet tall, and the red stems are a welcome sight in winter landscapes. Guess the name?
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