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Alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii)

Purple bell shaped flowers hanging in a spike at the end of a long leafless flower stalk, perennial, 30 to 60 cm (12-24") tall, blooms June to July. Prefers moist to dry, well drained soil in full sun to shade. A good plant for a rock garden or a shade garden.
Planting Information: Seed in early spring or late fall. Gently press seeds into the soil and sprinkle lightly with soil.
Native Uses: Roots used in medicinal tea for treating diarrhea and cramps. Early settlers used alumroot to treat wounds, sores and ulcers.

$2.00 CAD

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Yellow flowers with dark centre, biennial, 30-45 cm (4-12") tall, blooms July to August. Will grow on any type of soil in full sun to light shade. Attactive cut flower. A good plant for a butterfly garden.
Companions: Asters, Bergamot.
Attracts: Butterflies and birds.
Planting Information: Seed in early spring or late fall. Plant seeds 4 to 6 mm (1/8-1/4") deep. Once established self seeds well.
Folklore: First flower signifies summers arrival and last flowering means summer is over.
We also offer Black-Eyed Susan plugs. Please email us for details.

$2.00 CAD

Butterfly Garden Mix

Attract butterflies to your garden with our special butterfly mix. This mix offers a range of colours and flowering dates. All wildflower species in this mix are relatively easy to grow and some species may even flower in the first year of growing. The mix contains: Black-eyed Susan, Dotted Blazingstar, Gaillardia, Hyssop, Meadow Blazingstar, Prairie Coneflower, Purple Prairie Clover, Stiff Goldenrod, Yarrow, and Yellow Evening Primrose. Contains enough seed to plant 1 square meter.

$2.00 CAD

Butterfly Garden Mix 1 oz size

Attract butterflies to your garden with our special butterfly mix. This mix offers a range of colours and flowering dates. All wildflower species in this mix are relatively easy to grow and some species may even flower in the first year of growing. The mix contains: Black-eyed Susan, Dotted Blazingstar, Gaillardia, Hyssop, Meadow Blazingstar, Prairie Coneflower, Purple Prairie Clover, Stiff Goldenrod, Yarrow, and Yellow Evening Primrose.

$15.00 CAD

Cut-Leaved Anemone (Anemone multifida)

White to light pink flowered perennial, 15-20 cm (6-20") tall, blooms late May and June, followed by a white, wooly seed head. Will grow in well drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
Planting Instructions: Seed in early spring or late fall. Sow seeds 4 to 6 mm (1/8-1/4") deept. Spread by roots and can become invasive so is best to contain this plant.
Pretreatment: None required.
Habitat: Grasslands, open woods, south facing slopes.
We also have Cut-Leaved Anemone plugs. Please email us for details.

$2.00 CAD

Dotted Blazingstar (Liatris punctata)

Perennial with rose to purple coloured blossoms, 20-60 cm (8-24") tall, blooms July to September. Will grow on moderately rich soils in full sun. Attractive ornamental and cut flower. A good plant for a butterfly garden.
Companions: Asters, Bergamot.
Attracts: Birds, butterflies and bees.
Planting Information: Seed in early spring (stratify) or late fall. Sow 4 to 6 mm (1/8-1/4") deep. If grown in shade, becomes rampant and unruly with few inferior flowers.
Historical: Pulverized roots were eaten to improve appetite. Plant used for heart pain, swellings, stomach ache and bladder problems.
We also offer Dotted Blazing Star plugs. Please email us for details.

$2.00 CAD

Education Kit

A packaged designed with schools and nature groups in mind. The kit contains seed packs of five easy to grow wildflower species: Black-Eyed Susan, Dotted Blazingstar, Prairie Coneflower, Wild Blue Flax and Yarrow. The seed packs contain detailed instructions for staring seeds either indoors or outside. For the low price of $10.

$8.50 CAD

For Kids Black Eyed Susan

Attactive flowers with yellow petals and rounded black centres. The leaves are green and hairy. Grows 30 to 45 cm tall. Blooms from July to August. Requires full sun to partial shade.
Planting Information: Seed from mid-May to late fall. Plant 5 to 10 mm deep in a sunny location.
Germination: 2 to 4 weeks
Seed Size: 6500 seeds per gram.
Seed Dispersal: The light seeds allows for dispersal near the plant with wind aiding dispersal up to five meters.
Habitat: Grasslands and moist medows.
Folklore: First flower signifies the arrival of summer and last flowering means summer is over.
Native Uses: Teas made from Black Eyed Susan used to treat colds. Used to treat skin problems.

$1.50 CAD

For Kids Dotted Blazingstar

Rosy purple flower spike with tiny star shaped flowers. Leaves narrow and grass like. Grows 20 to 60 cm tall. Blooms July to September.
Attracts: Humming birds.
Planting Information: Seed outdoors from mid May to late fall. Plant 5 to 10 mm deep in a sunny location.
Germination: 5 to 10 days.
Habitat: Prairie meadows and hillsides.
Native Uses: The long tap root of Dotted Blazingstar was harvested in the spring, dried, and eaten during the winter. Boiled roots were also used to treat swellings.

$1.50 CAD

For Kids Harebell

Blue bell shaped flowers, 10-45 cm tall, with short leaves on numerous slender stems, blooms June to September. Prefers sandy, well drained soil. Plant in full sun to partial shade.
Planting Instructions: The seeds are extremely small (1 million seeds per gram) therefore the seed needs to be mixed with sand to help spread the seeds for planting. Scatter seed on soil surface in early June.
Historical: The Cree chopped and dried the roots to make them into compresses to stop bleeding and reduce swelling.

$1.50 CAD

For Kids Prairie Coneflower

Bright yellow flower petals surround a dark brown, column-like centre. The leaves are grayish green and hairy. The plant grows 30-60 cm tall. It blooms from July to September. This plant is very drought tolerant.
Planting Information: Seed from mid-May to late fall. Plant 5 to 10 mm deep in a sunny location.
Germination: 5-15 days.
Habitat: Dry grassland and coulee bottoms.
Native Uses: The dried roots can be used to make a yellow dye.

$1.50 CAD

For Kids Three Flowered Avens

Rose coloured flowers, hanging from the stem in threes. Grows 15-45 cm tall. Blooms May to July. Produces feathery gray seed heads that look like an old man's whiskers. Grow in full sun.
Planting Information: Seed in early June or late fall. Sow seeds 5 mm deep. Plant in full sun to light shade.
Historical: RIpe seeds crushed for perfume.

$1.50 CAD

For Kids Yarrow

At the tip of each stem many small white flowers crowd together to form a flower cluster. Leaves are fern like. Grows 50 to 70 cm tall. Blooms from June to September. Drought tolerant.
Planting Information: Seed from mid May to late fall. Plant 4 to 6 mm deep.
Germination: 5 to 15 days.
Seed Size: 5,500 to 6,100 seeds per gram.
Seed Dispersal: The light seeds of Yarrow allows for dispersal near the plant with wind aiding dispersal up to five meters.
Habitat: Dry to moist grassland.
Native Uses: The crushed leaves of yarrow were wrapped around wounds to help stop bleeding. Yarrow tea is used to treat coughs and sore throats. Yarrow leaves can be rubbed on skin to repel mosquitoes.
Wildlife Uses: European Starlings place yarrow leaves in their nests to keep insects away.

$1.50 CAD

Gaillardia (Gaillardia aristata)

Yellow-orange flowers with red center, perennial, 20-60 cm (8-24") tall, blooms July and August. Will grow on well drained soil in full sun. Excellent for meadows, xeriscaping and cut-flowers.
Companions: Blue Flax, Bergamot, and Prairie Coneflower.
Planting Information: Seed in early June or late fall. Press the seeds onto the soil surface and do not cover them.
Germination: 5-10 days.
Seed Size: 450 seeds per gram.
Native Uses: Tea made from gaillardia used to relieve menstral problems.
Other Names: Blanket flower.

$2.00 CAD

Giant Hyssop (Agatache foeiculum)

Blue to violet flowers, perennial, 30-90 cm (12-36") tall, blooms in July and August. It has a camphor like odor. Will grow on well drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Good for lower hedges. Can be used in floral arrangements.
Attracts: Bees and butterflies.
Planting Instructions: Seed in early June or late fall. Sow seeds 4 to 6 mm (1/8'0 deep in rows 1 foot apart.
Historical: Used to treat respiratory ailments.
We also offer plugs. Please email us for details.

$2.00 CAD

Gift Pack

A gift box with 20 species of Canadian wildflower seeds. Each species is packaged in a small watch glass container with a see through top. Comes with pictures of each species and growing instructions. Conatians: Alumroot, Black-Eyed Susan, Blue Flax, Crocus, Cut Leaved Anemone,Dotted Blazingstar, Gaillardia, Golden Bean, Hairy Golden Aster, Harebell, Hedysarum, Hyssop, Prairie Coneflower, Purple Prairie Clover, Rhombic Leaved Sunflower, Scarlet Paintbrush, Slender Blue Beardtongue, Three Flowered Avens, Yarrow and Yellow Evening Primrose. Each gift pack sells for $38. ($30 plus an extra shipping charge of $8.00)

$48.00 CAD

Hairy Golden Aster

Yellow flowers, perennial, 15 to 60 cm tall, blooms mid-July to September. Will grow on poor to good soils in full sun. Very easy to start from seed. Forms patches up to 30 cm in diameter.

$2.00 CAD

Harebell (Campanula rotundifola)

Purple to blue bell shaped flowers, perennial, 10-45 cm (4-18") tall, with short basal leaves on numerous slender stems, blooms June to Semptember. Prefers sandy, well drained soils with average moisture and full sun to partial shade.
Companions: Yarrow, Golden Bean, and Tufted Fleabane.
Planting Instructions: Seeds are extremely small (1 million seeds per gram) therefore the seed should be mixed with a light carrier to help disperse the seeds. Scatter seed on soil surface in early June.
Historical: The Cree chopped and dried the roots to make them into compresses to stop bleeding and reduce swelling.

$2.00 CAD

Meadow Blazingstar (Liatris ligulistylis)

Pink to liliac flower heads arranged in a spike, perennial, 30 to 76 cm (12-30") tall, blooms July and August. Grows on moist well drained soil in full sun. Takes three years to bloom. Use in a butterfly or rock garden.
Attracts: Butterflies and bees.
Planting Information: Seed in early June (stratify) or late fall. Sow shallowly, 3 to 6 mm (1/8-1/4") deep.
Native Uses: Roots were mashed and made into tea to cure a variety of ailments.
Wildlife: Goldfinches eat the seeds of blazingstar.

$2.00 CAD

Mountain Goldenrod (Solidago decumbens)

Golden yellow flowers, 10-40 cm tall, blooms August to September. Grows in poor soils in full sun.
Compaions: Yarrow, Crocus, and Golden Bean.
Attracts: Butterflies and other insects.
Planting Information: Seed in early June (stratify) or late fall. Sow seeds thickly and 4 to 6 mm (1/8 to 1/4") deep.
Pretreatment: Stratification 6 weeks.
Germination: 5 to 12 days.
Habitat: Mountain slopes, grasslands, and open woods.
Historical: Used for bladder and kidney medicine; tea and herbal baths. The flower heads were used to make yellow dye.

$2.00 CAD

Nothern Hedysarum (Hedysarum boreale)

Pink to violet pea-like flower, 20-80 cm (8-30") tall, blooms June to July. Found in dry to moist soils in full sun to partial shade. Drought tolerant and prefers well drained soil. Great plant for a water conserving garden.
Attracts: Bees and deer (forage).
Planting Information: Seed in spring or late fall. For spring planting, scarify seeds by soaking in warm water 12-24 hours before planting. Sow seeds 4 to 6 mm (1/4-1/2") deep.
Pretreatment: Scarify.
Habitat: Prairies.

$2.00 CAD

Prairie Coneflower (Raribida columnifera)

Yellow flowers with brown-black centre, perennial, 30-60 cm (12-24") tall, blooms July to September. Will grow in most soils in full sun. A good plant for a water conserving garden or a butterfly garden.
Planting Information: Seed in spring or late fall. Sow seeds 4 to 6 mm (1/4-1/8") deep.
Germination: 5-15 days.
Seed size: 3000 seeds per gram.
Native Uses: A solution made from the boiled stems and leaves of Prairie Coneflower was used to treat rattlesnake bites and other wounds. The dried roots can be used to make a yellow dye.
We also have Prairie Coneflower plugs. Please email us for details.

$2.00 CAD

Prairie Crocus (Anemone patens)

Blue to purple flowered perennial, 10-30 cm (4-12") tall, blooms mid-April to June. Grows on sandy loam soils in full sun to very light shade. Slow to establish, taking up to 7 years to bloom. Floral emblem of Manitoba.
Attracts: Goldfinches.
Planting Information: Seed in early spring (stratify for 1-3 weeks) or late fall. Press seeds into soil just enough to establish good contact and sprinkle lightly with soil. May take two to three years to germinate. Seedlings take two to three years to mature. If started indoors, keep in flats for first year and transplant to permanent location in the second year.
Historical: Sepals used to stop nosebleeds; crushed leaves applied externally to relieve rheumatism.
We also have Prairie Crocus plugs. Please email us for details.

$2.00 CAD

Prairie Wildflower Mix

The Prairie Wildlfower mix offers a range of colours (from white, to yellows, blues, purples and reds) and flowering dates (spring to autumn). The mix contains: Annual sunflower, Black-eyed Susan, Dotted Blazingstar, Gaillardia, Harebell, Hyssop, Mountain Goldenrod, Prairie Coneflower, Scarlet Paintbrush, Slender Blue Beardtongue, Stiff Goldenrod, White Prairie Clover, Velvety Goldenrod, Yarrow and Yellow Evening Primrose. Contains enough seed to plant 1 square meter.

$2.00 CAD

Prairie Wildflower Mix 1 oz size

The Prairie Wildlfower mix offers a range of colours (from white, to yellows, blues, purples and reds) and flowering dates (spring to autumn). The mix contains: Annual sunflower, Black-eyed Susan, Dotted Blazingstar, Gaillardia, Harebell, Hyssop, Mountain Goldenrod, Prairie Coneflower, Scarlet Paintbrush, Slender Blue Beardtongue, Stiff Goldenrod, White Prairie Clover, Velvety Goldenrod, Yarrow and Yellow Evening Primrose.

$15.00 CAD

Purple Clematis (Clematis occidentalis)

Pale puple flower, blooms May to June, climbing reddish stem vine that attaches to other plants. Prefers shade.
Planting Information: Seed in spring or late fall. Sow seeds 4 to 6 mm (1/4-1/2") deep.
Habitat: Shade, moist riverine woods, open dry woods, thickets.
Other Names: Blue Clematis, Purple Virgin's-Bower. The Blackfoot called this plant stookatsis (ghost's lariat).
Note: The whole plant is toxic if swallowed and the sap is a skin irritant.

$2.00 CAD

Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpureum)

Purple to red coloured flowers, perennial, grows up to 40 cm (16") tall, blooms July to September. This plant is a nitrogen fixing legume. Excellent for xeriscapping.
Attracts: Bees and beetles.
Planting Information: Scarify seeds by soaking in hot water (80 C) for 24 hours, then moist chill seeds for 10 days before sowing in spring. Plant 5 to 10 mm deep.
Germination: 3 to 5 days.
Seed Size: 300-500 seeds per gram.
Habitat: Dry grassland and coulee bottoms.
Native Uses: The leaves of Purple Prairie Clover were boiled and used to treat wounds. Tea made from root was used to treat hay fever.

$2.00 CAD

Rhombic-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus laetiflorus)

Flowers with yellow petals and brown center, perennial, 30 to 120 cm (12-48") tall , blooms August to September. Grows in dry areas in full sun. Can be aggressive so contain area or plant with plenty of competition.
Attracts: Birds.
Planting Information: Seed in early June or late fall. Sow 4 to 6 mm (1/8-1/4") deep. Seeds have a low germination rate.
Habitat: Prairie meadows and hillsides.

$2.00 CAD

Scalet Paintbrush (Castilleja miniata)

Red flowered perennial, 30-60 cm (12-24") tall, blooms, July to August. Will grow in poorer soils in full sun. May difficult to get established--said to be parasitic on roots of other perennials. Very showy and attractive plant.
Planting Information: Seed in early June (stratify) or late fall. Sow seeds thickly, 4 to 6mm (1/8-1/4") deep.
Legend: When an Indian brave needed bright colours for a sunset painting, the Great Sprit handed him brightly coloured dripping paintbrushes. They were thrown away when the painting was done and where they fell paintbrushes grew.

$2.00 CAD

Scarlet Mallow (Sphaeralcea coccinea)

Bring orange to brick red flower, perennial, 15-20 cm (6-8") tall, blooms May to July. Grows in dry, sandy soils. Good for xeriscaping. Is the only member of the mallow family that is native to the prairies.
Planting Information: Seeds should be scarified and covered with soil when planted.
Habitat: Disturbed, sunny and dry sites with sandy soil.

$2.00 CAD

Slender Blue Beardtongue (Penstemon procerus)

Deep blue violet flowers in a dense spike, perennial, 15 to 45 cm (6-18") tall, blooms May to June. Will grow in any soil type in full sun. Suitable for a rock garden or as a ground cover.
Planting Information: Seed in early spring (stratify) or late fall. Press seed into the soil and cover just enough to ensure good contact with the soil. Germinations rates are low. Will not bloom until the second year. Removing faded flowers will encourage a second bloom in August or September.
Native Uses: The Navajo treated rattlesnake bites with the leaves of some Penstemon species.

$2.00 CAD

Stiff Goldenrod (Solidago rigida)

Yellow flowers, perennial, 10 to 40 cm (4-16") tall, blooms August to early October. Grows on well drained soil in full sun. Adds bright colour to fall garden. Can be dried for floral arrangements.
Attracts: Butterflies.
Planting Information: Seed in early June (stratify) or late fall. Sow seeds thickly and 3 to 6 mm (1/8-1/4") deep. Spreads rapidly and forms extensive colonies so best to contain it.
Historical: Used for bladder and kidney medicine; tea and herval baths. The flower heads were used to make yellow dye.

$2.00 CAD

Three-Flowered Avens (Geum triflorum)

Nodding flowers, usally in threes, with reddish to purplish sepals and rose coloured petals, perennial, 15-45 cm (6-18") tall, blooms May to July. Seeds heads are a gray feathery achene that persists throughout mid-summer. Ideal for xeriscaping.
Planting Information: Seed in early June (strarify) or late fall. Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/3" deep. Plant in full sun to light shade.
Uses: Spray dried fruit stalks with fixative for dried floral arrangements.
Historical: Roots used for tea, tonic and wine flavourings. brew from plant used in sweat lodges as a body wash for aches and pains. Ripe seeds crushed for perfume.

$2.00 CAD

Velvety Goldenrod (Solidago mollis)

Yellow perennial, 30 to 60 cm (12-24") tall, blooms July to September. Grows well in sandy soils in full sun to partial shade. Adds bright colours to fall garden. Can be used in floral arrangements. Excellent plant for a butterfly garden.
Attracts: Butterflies and other insects.
Planting Information: Seed in early spring (stratify) or late fall. Sow seeds thickly and 4 to 6 mm (1/8-1/4") deep. Spreads rapidly and forms extensive colonies so best to contain it.
Historical: Used for bladder and kidney medicine; tea and herbal baths. The flower heads were used to make yellow dye.

$2.00 CAD

Wedding Favour Black-Eyed Susan

Give your wedding guests an eco-friendly gift that keeps on growing. Seed favours are filled with Black-eyed Susan, include growing instructions and are personalized with the names of the bride and groom, wedding date. To make your favours truly unique please email us at seeds@growwildflowers.com the names of the bride, groom and wedding date. Sold in groups of 10.

$12.50 CAD

Wedding Favour Coneflower

Give your wedding guests an eco-friendly gift that keeps on growing. Seed favours contain Prairie Coneflower seeds, include growing instructions and are personalized with the names of the bride and groom, wedding date. So we can customize your favours please email us at seeds@growwildflowers.com the names of the bride, groom and wedding date. Sold in groups of 10.

$12.50 CAD

Wedding Favour Crocus

Give your wedding guests an eco-friendly gift that keeps on growing. Seed favours contain Prairie Crocus (Anemone patens) seeds and include growing instructions. To personalized with the names of the bride and groom, wedding date and to place a personalized message on the back of the favour for your guests please email us the required information. Sold in groups of 10.

$12.50 CAD

Wedding Favour Prairie Mix

Give your wedding guests an eco-friendly gift that keeps on growing. Seed favours are filled with Prairie Wildflower mix, include growing instructions and are personalized with the names of the bride and groom, wedding date. To make your favours truly unique please email us at seeds@growwildflowers.com the names of the bride, groom and wedding date. Sold in groups of 10.

$10.00 CAD

Wedding Favour Slender Beardtongue

Give your wedding guests an eco-friendly gift that keeps on growing. Seed favours contain Slender Beardtongue (Penstemon procerus) seed and include growing instructions. To personalized with the names of the bride and groom, wedding date and to place a personalized message on the back of the favour for your guests please email us the required information. Sold in groups of 10.

$12.50 CAD

White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida)

White flowered, perennial, grows 1 to 3 feet tall, blooms July to September. Needs full sun to partial shade. This plant is a nitrogen fixing legume. Excellent for a butterfly garden or a cut flower garden.
Attracts: Bees, birds, butterflies and beetles.
Planting Information: Seed in early spring (scarify)or fall. Scarify by soaking in warm water for 24 hours then moist chill seeds for 6 weeks before planting. Sow seeds 4 to 6 mm (1/4-1/2") deep. Seedlings susceptible to damping off so water sparingly or plant in drier soil.
Wildlife: Eaten by rabbits in early spring.

$2.00 CAD

Wild Blue Flax (Linum lewisii)

A dainty, blue flowered perennial, 20 to 70 cm (8-28") tall, blooms in morning only through July and August. Will grow on well drained soil in full sun. This plant is very drought tolerant.
Attracts: Butterflies and birds.
Planting Information: Seed in early June or late fall. Plant 3 to 4 mm (1/8") deep. Usually flowers in the first year and self seeds once established.
Germination: 5 to 12 days.
Seed Size: 600 to 645 seeds per gram.
Wildlife Uses: In the summer butterflies sip nectar from wild blue flax. Provides a food source for birds.

$2.00 CAD

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Plant Characteristics: White blossomed ferny looking perennial, 50-70 cm (20-28") tall, blooms June to September. Grows bes in light soils with dry to moist conditions in full sun. Can be aggresive so is bes to contain. Forms conlonies up to 60 cm (24") in diameter. Drought tolerant. Excellent for erosion control. Good for dried floral arrangements.
Companions: Asters.
Planting Information: Seed in early spring or late fall. Sow seeds sparingly on surface of soil and keep moist until germination.
We also have Yarrow plugs. Please email us for details.

$2.00 CAD

Yellow Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)

Yellow flowered biennial, 50 to 150 cm (20-60") tall, blooms July to September. Blooms from evening to sunrise. Will grow in nearly any dry, sunny location. Excellent plant for a butterfly garden.
Attracts: Moths and other nocturnal insects.
Planting Information: Seed in early June (stratify) or late fall. Sow 4 to 6 mm (1/8-1/4") deep. Transplants easily. Spreads rapidly if allowed to disperse.
Historical: Used to heal wounds and as an antispasmodic. Source of omega 3.

$2.00 CAD

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