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  • Starflower

    Starflower

    Starflower is a plant that grows in the forest understory or as a groundcover in damp, shaded soils, occasionally on the banks of rivers…

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  • Showy Tick Trefoil

    Showy Tick Trefoil

    Showy Tick Trefoil is a native erect perennial forb growing from 3 to 5 feet high on leafy stems that branch at the inflorescence.…

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  • Canada Mayflower Growing Guide

    Canada Mayflower Growing Guide

    Canada Mayflower can form large patches in a wide range of habitats, but it is most common in boreal coniferous forests. They are abundant…

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  • Thimbleweed Care, Propagation, Toxicity

    Thimbleweed Care, Propagation, Toxicity

    Thimbleweed is an excellent spring flower for the shaded or woodland garden, with flowers from summer to early fall. It is a good choice…

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  • Wild Leek

    Wild Leek

    Wild leek are one of the earliest wild edible plants to emerge in spring. Historically, ramps were regarded as a spring tonic, and early…

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  • Dog Violet

    Dog Violet

    Dog Violet (Viola conspersa) is common in fields and pastures. It can be used as ground cover. The plants are only 2-4 cm tall…

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  • Sweet White Violet

    Sweet White Violet

    Sweet White Violet (Viola blanda) is a low-growing stoloniferous perennial with basal, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant, white flowers with strongly reflexed upper petals and…

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  • Propagating and Caring for Bluet Flowers

    Propagating and Caring for Bluet Flowers

    Bluets are low-growing perennials that have multiple blue or white-ish blooms with bright yellow centres. They are native to Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and…

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