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Seeds - Butterfly Milkweed
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa subsp. tuberosa) is a perennial plant highly valued for its stunning bright orange flowers that bloom in tight umbels atop upright stems, typically reaching up to 60 cm in height. Its narrow, glossy...
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Seeds - Common Milkweed
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), long perceived as a mere weed, has regained popularity due to its ecological and aesthetic value. This vigorous native herbaceous plant produces stunning clusters of pink flowers with a sweet and enchanting fragrance...
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Seeds - Swamp Milkweed
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a perennial plant with a graceful look, known for its vibrant pink to red inflorescences that bloom in mid-summer, reaching heights of about 1 to 1.2 metres. Its flowers form large spherical...
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Wild Grocery - Marinated Milkweed Pods
We are pleased to introduce the products of Gourmet Sauvage, a Quebec-based company that has been a pioneer in showcasing the plants and flavours of the boreal forest. For over 25 years, it has been offering exceptional wild products, harvested responsibly by hand and crafted with artisanal expertise. Their unique...
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Seeds - Broad-leaved Meadowsweet
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Broad-leaved meadowsweet (Spiraea alba var. latifolia), also called white meadowsweet, is a shrub native to eastern Canada that typically grows 60 to 150 cm tall. It forms dense clumps of upright stems, sometimes reddish at the base,...
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Seeds - Canada Burnet
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Canada burnet (Sanguisorba canadensis) is an elegant perennial native to wet environments, ideally suited for pond edges, streams, and marshes. It pairs beautifully with sedges and grasses, adding a light, whimsical touch to landscape designs. Its finely...
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Seeds - Canada Mannagrass
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Canada mannagrass (Glyceria canadensis) is an elegant native grass, well-suited to Quebec’s wetland areas. This perennial plant, reaching about 1 metre in height, is distinguished by its gracefully arching stems, weighted down by its seeds, which add...
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Seeds - Sweet Gale
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Sweet gale (Myrica gale) is a native shrub of Quebec wetlands, recognized for its aromatic foliage. It forms dense stands by spreading in colonies and generally reaches between one and one and a half metres in height....
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Seeds - Pearly Everlasting
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) is a perennial plant with an impressive bloom from June to October. It produces numerous white flowers with papery bracts that retain their shape and colour when dried, making them popular in dried...
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Seeds - Ticklegrass
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Ticklegrass (Agrostis scabra), also called rough bentgrass, is a fine, slender grass forming loose tufts 50 to 100 cm tall. Its smooth, thin, upright stems bear narrow leaves that are flat or slightly rolled, with a bluish-green...
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Seeds - Fox Sedge
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Fox sedge (Carex vulpinoidea) is a perennial plant forming dense tufts up to 100 cm tall. Its slender, upright, light green stems bear narrow, flexible leaves that often reach the same height as the flowering stalks. The...
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Seeds - Common Water Parsnip
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Common water parsnip (Sium suave) is a perennial plant native to the wetlands of Quebec, recognizable by its hollow, slender stem that can reach up to 1 metre in height. Its compound, deeply divided, bright green leaves...
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Seeds - Prairie Dropseed
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is a perennial grass native to North America. It forms low, dense clumps of fine, light green leaves in summer, which turn orange and bronze in the fall. At the end of summer,...
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Seeds - Short-beaked Sedge
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Short-beaked sedge (Carex brevior) is a perennial plant forming dense tufts 30 to 60 cm tall. Its narrow leaves, medium to blue-green, are slightly rough to the touch and often shorter than the flowering stems. The inflorescence...
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Seeds - American Sloughgrass
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! American sloughgrass (Beckmannia syzigachne) is an upright perennial grass that typically grows 60 to 90 cm tall, forming dense clumps in moist to waterlogged soils. Its stems bear flat, pale to bright green leaves up to 25...
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Seeds - Flat-top White Aster
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Flat-top white aster (Doellingeria umbellata) is one of the most imposing asters in Quebec, reaching heights of up to 1.75 metres. Its long, sturdy stems culminate in dense clusters of white flowers with yellow centers, which bloom...
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Seeds - Dotted Mint
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Dotted mint (Monarda punctata), also known as spotted beebalm, is a herbaceous perennial reaching heights of 60 to 90 cm, characterized by its yellow flowers marked with brown, surrounded by green and pink bracts that persist long...
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Bulbils - Canada Garlic
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Canada garlic (Allium canadense), also known as Canada wild onion, wild garlic, meadow garlic, and meadow onion, is a herbaceous perennial native to eastern and central North America. It grows from an underground bulb covered in a...
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Wildflower Seed Mix | Part Shade
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! A mix of native seeds adapted to areas with moderate sunlight, featuring a diverse selection of plants that thrive in partial shade. This mix not only enhances shaded gardens but also promotes local biodiversity by attracting pollinators...
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Seed Kit - Biodiversity Haven
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! Invite nature into your yard with this unique kit, designed to actively support local biodiversity while creating a vibrant and colourful garden. Each of the four species blooms successively from May to October, ensuring a constant supply...
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Wildflower Seed Mix | Wetlands
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! A seed mix of native species specially formulated to thrive in wet environments. This mix enhances soil stabilization, water filtration, and provides essential food and habitat for aquatic wildlife and birds. Ideal for ecological restoration, it creates...
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Discovery Combo : Attracts Butterflies
Combo containing 4 packets of native perennial plant seeds that attract butterflies. These four highly ornamental species attract various pollinators in addition to butterflies, promoting biodiversity. Common milkweed, long regarded as a mere weed, it has regained popularity thanks to its ecological and aesthetic value. Known for attracting monarch butterflies,...
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Cultivated, but not so much... simulated wildness and the importance of native varieties. From Aiglon Indigo: What about cultivars? Some milkweed cultivars are available on the horticultural market. Although the effect of such plants on biodiversity is unfortunately poorly documented, it can be hypothesized that plants selected for their colour...
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Wildflower Seed Mix | Riparian Buffers
For successful seedlings, see the growing notes at the bottom of the page! This seed mix is designed to thrive along shorelines, waterways, or any sunny site with medium to moist soil. The mix promotes soil stabilization, water filtration, and provides vital habitat for aquatic wildlife as well as a...
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Discovery Combo : Blooming Balconies & Small Spaces
Combo containing 4 packets of native perennial plant seeds that are easy to grow in pots, perfect for balconies and small spaces. These four highly ornamental species attract pollinators and promote biodiversity. Anise hyssop, an ornamental perennial with a captivating fennel and anise fragrance and stunning purple-lavender flowers. Both edible...
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Native Plants: Understanding the Invisible Relationships that Support Our Ecosystems
Native plants are far more than familiar elements of our natural landscapes. They carry the history of thousands of years of adaptation, cooperation, and survival within ecosystems. Each one reveals how it became part of the world around it, shaping complex relationships that often go unnoticed. Exploring their world opens...
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Seeds Fascinate Me!
Seeds Fascinate Me! March 22, 2023 Ah, seeds! These tiny capsules of life, sometimes less than 0.5 mm in diameter, contain all the genetic material, the embryo, and the energy reserves needed for the reproduction of the parent plant. Some seeds have hard shells to withstand the rigors of the...
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What Is a Host Plant?
Native plants in your area are essential for supporting the larval stage of local native insects. Female butterflies and moths often need specific genera of native plants to lay their eggs. These larvae are not always pretty, and they sometimes even get a bad rap for “damaging” the plants that...
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Every Seed Counts: The Power of Native Plants for Biodiversity
January 5, 2025 In Quebec, protected areas are primarily located north of the 49th parallel. However, the southern part of the province, where most of the land is privately owned, is home to the majority of our biodiversity1. Whether you have a balcony, a terrace, or a large garden, you...
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No Mow May: A Great Start. Here Is What Comes Next.
Every year, when May arrives, dandelions bloom and so do the posts about No Mow May. Thousands of Quebecers put away their lawn mowers for the month, let their lawns grow, and proudly share photos of their “urban meadows.” We understand the enthusiasm. We share it! But this year, we...
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The Crucial Role of Native Plants
March 15, 2022 Our land offers us beautiful native plants that play a crucial role in our ecosystems. However, urban sprawl, landscaping practices, and forestry activities continue to threaten and fragment their habitats. A report published in the spring of 2018 by Canada's Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development...
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Cold Stratification of Native Seeds: A Simple but Important Process
Understanding and Successfully Carrying Out Seed Stratification Many wild and native plants, such as red columbine or common milkweed, require a cold stratification period in order to germinate in the spring. In northern climates, this simply corresponds to winter. Seeds must spend several weeks in cold and humid conditions to...