The serviceberry is highly adaptable to diverse growing conditions. They typically reach a height of 20 to 30 feet, making them an ideal choice for numerous urban lots. Their conspicuous presence is evident due to their white flowers that bloom in early May. The serviceberry fruit ripens in early summer and is highly sought after…
We’re preparing for our 2025 seasonal activities for growing rare, native trees from locally collected seeds. We need volunteers who: (1) Know the location of healthy native trees from which seeds can be collected. (2) Grow native seeds in pots on your yards or balconies until the seedlings emerge. Seedlings will be planted in our…
Canadensis Botanical Garden Society is working towards a Nation Botanical Garden. Canadensis is to be a beautiful and diverse botanic garden that provides all visitors with educational, interactive and enjoyable experiences in a unique, sustainable environment. The Garden promotes a deeper understanding of our intimate interdependence with nature and encourages the commitment and passion necessary to pursue environmentally responsible lifestyles.
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America, known for its distinctive white flowers and reddish-orange sap. The plant has historical significance in native medicine and, more recently, has attracted interest for its potential medicinal properties. However, it’s also appreciated for its ornamental value in gardens. Here’s what you…
Wood betony, Pedicularis canadensis, is a valuable and attractive native flower that is an indicator of pristine prairies. Its roots attach to the roots of nearby plants and uptake nutrients. Therefore, wood betony parasitizes other plants, using them as a water and nutrient source. This parasitism helps reduce the vigor of the tall prairie plants….
Canada Violet, a native upright perennial forb, grows 8 to 16 inches tall on stems that might be smooth, green, somewhat angular, or covered in extremely fine hair. This variety is distinguished from other white violas by its flowers, which emerge from the upper leaf axils, and by its yellow petal bases. They are resilient…
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