Bellevue vs Redmond
How do native plants rules compare between Bellevue, WA and Redmond, WA?
Bellevue and Redmond have similar restriction levels.
Bellevue, WA
King County
Bellevue encourages native Pacific Northwest plants through NatureMapping and Salmon-Safe programs; Critical Areas Ordinance often requires native species for mitigation planting.
View full Bellevue rules →Redmond, WA
King County
Redmond strongly encourages native plantings through its Green Redmond Partnership and requires native species in critical area mitigation plantings under RMC 21.64 and 21.72.
View full Redmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bellevue | Redmond |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| City Program | - | Green Redmond Partnership |
| Required For | - | Critical area mitigation |
| Recommended Species | - | W. red cedar, sword fern |
| Plant Sale | - | King Conservation District |
| Discouraged | - | English ivy, blackberry |
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Bellevue FAQ
Redmond FAQ
Do I have to plant natives in my Redmond yard?
Not in a typical yard. Natives are only required for critical area mitigation and some tree replacement plantings.
Where can I buy native plants?
King Conservation District hosts an annual spring native plant sale, and local nurseries stock PNW native species.
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