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Harebells (campanula alaskana) in bloom in native wildflower garden in Southern Alberta prairies

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Alberta Native Plant Spotlight: Harebell (Campanula alaskana)

You won’t be sorry if you grow these precious little bells in your native wildflower garden, and nor will the bees! Read on to discover … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: August 6, 2024

Sticky Goldenrod in native wildflower garden in Southern Alberta Prairies in July.

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Alberta Native Plant Spotlight: Sticky Goldenrod (Solidago glutinosa)

Also known as: Spike Goldenrod Growth Requirements A fairly short and well-behaved goldenrod, Spike Goldenrod prefers to grow in full sun, in well-drained to dry … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: August 5, 2024

Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylis) in bloom in July, in a native wildflower garden in the Southern Alberta prairies.

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Alberta Native Plant Spotlight: Meadow Blazing Star (Liatris ligulistylis)

A gorgeous showstopper and one of my personal favorites, Meadow Blazing Star is a fabulous, well-behaved addition to the native wildflower garden. Growth Requirements Liatris … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: July 17, 2024

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Wildflowers of Waterton Lakes National Park, June 2024

If you’re interested in native wildflowers of Alberta, I highly recommend visiting Waterton in late spring or early summer. There is a reason why they … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: July 11, 2024

Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) flower with photo taken from directly above.

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Alberta Native Plant Spotlight: Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

The ragged, almost furry, flowers of Wild Bergamot (otherwise known as native Bee Balm), are a magnet for bees and butterflies. A member of the … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: July 5, 2024

Common Yarrow (Achillea borealis) blooms in native wildflower garden in southern Alberta.

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Alberta Native Plant Spotlight: Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

With its feathery soft, almost fuzzy-looking foliage and incredible medicinal uses, Yarrow is one of my favorite forbs for the native wildflower garden. Growth Habits … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: July 5, 2024

Close up photo of Sticky Purple Geranium flower with dead bugs in it.

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Alberta Native Plant Spotlight: Sticky Purple Geranium (Geranium viscosissimum)

A lovely choice for your native wildflower garden, Sticky Purple Geranium is an easygoing plant that adapts well to different environments. See this post for … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: June 25, 2024

Close up of silvery lupine (Lupinus argenteus) bloom in a native wildflower garden in southern Alberta

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Alberta Native Plant Spotlight: Silvery Lupine (Lupinus argenteus)

A gorgeous plant to consider adding to your native wildflower garden, the silvery lupine is easy to care for once it’s established. Although toxic if … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: June 17, 2024

Native trees and steps with railing at Elizabeth Hall Wetlands

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Best Native Trees that Grow in Alberta

Although I’ve been living on the prairies of Alberta all my life, I haven’t always appreciated the significance of the native trees that grace our … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: June 12, 2024

Native Eastern Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) blooming in a native wildflower garden in Southern Alberta in May.

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Alberta Native Plant Spotlight: Eastern Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

Cheery in its red and yellow dress, Eastern Red Columbine will happily spread about to delight you and your guests. A native wildflower perfect for … Read more

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Written by: Melinda

Published on: May 29, 2024

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