{"title":"Flowers","description":"Looking for Ottawa Valley wildflowers? Here is a collection of all of our flowers, both perennial and annual!","products":[{"product_id":"symphyotrichum-cordifolium","title":"Symphyotrichum cordifolium (Fr: aster à feuilles cordées | En: heart-leaved aster, blue wood aster)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"290\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"288\"\u003eHeart-leaved Aster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"415\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eSymphyotrichum cordifolium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"322\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blue Wood Aster, Cordleaf Aster\u003cbr data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aster à feuilles cordées\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"786\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eHeart-leaved Aster\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"473\"\u003emust-have for fall gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in \u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eurban and partially shaded spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e. It bursts into bloom from \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eSeptember through November\u003c\/strong\u003e, often providing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"646\"\u003efinal splash of colour before winter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"686\"\u003elavender to soft white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e are a welcome sight late in the season and serve as an important \u003cstrong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"785\"\u003enectar source for pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"1019\" class=\"\"\u003eThis aster grows well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"839\"\u003epart shade to full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and is adaptable to a range of \u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"890\"\u003esoil conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Though typically under 1 metre tall, it can grow larger—\u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eup to shrub-like size\u003c\/strong\u003e—in \u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003emoist, rich soil with added nutrients\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1265\" class=\"\"\u003eA valuable member of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003ewoodland edges, gardens, and roadsides\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003eS. cordifolium\u003c\/em\u003e is common throughout the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eOttawa Valley and eastern North America\u003c\/strong\u003e. It spreads gently, making it a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003egreat companion plant\u003c\/strong\u003e near trees, shrubs, or along paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1563\" class=\"\"\u003eThis species \u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003esupports a wide range of biodiversity\u003c\/strong\u003e—it attracts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003ebees, butterflies, and other insects\u003c\/strong\u003e, and provides food and shelter for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003ebirds and small mammals\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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However if you nurture this plant like you would a cultivated plant, it can grow to enormous proportions of up to 1.5 meters, instead of the roughly 30 cm one usually encounters it at. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sun to shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: dry to moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30cm- 1.5meters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e various\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41965506494708,"sku":"SYMPLATER","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/S.lateriflora_aaron_gunna_by_sa.jpg?v=1635627831"},{"product_id":"solidago-altissima","title":"Solidago altissima (Fr: verge d'or haute | En: tall goldenrod)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"285\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eTall Goldenrod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"377\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eSolidago altissima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Late Goldenrod\u003cbr data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Verge d’or haute\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"682\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eTall Goldenrod\u003c\/em\u003e is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eclassic goldenrod\u003c\/strong\u003e—the one many people picture when they think of golden fields glowing at the end of summer. It’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"567\"\u003ea keystone species for native biodiversity\u003c\/strong\u003e, reliably blooming in \u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"620\"\u003elate summer and early fall\u003c\/strong\u003e with tall, golden plumes that are \u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"681\"\u003ebeloved by pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"876\" class=\"\"\u003eThis plant supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"780\"\u003ean incredible diversity of bees, butterflies, beetles, and other insects\u003c\/strong\u003e, and later in the season, its \u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eseeds feed overwintering birds\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as sparrows and finches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1297\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eSolidago altissima\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"943\"\u003enaturalizing large spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e—it spreads quickly by \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eunderground rhizomes\u003c\/strong\u003e, and within a few years, can \u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003etransform a section of lawn into a vibrant meadow\u003c\/strong\u003e. Despite its reputation for spreading, it \u003cstrong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eplays well with other tall native species\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially \u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003egrasses and wildflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003enot difficult to manage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mowing or cutting back will limit its expansion if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1438\" class=\"\"\u003eIf you’re starting a native plant garden or converting part of your yard to a more ecological landscape, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003ethis goldenrod is a must-have\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1443\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1779\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1–2 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: August to October\u003cbr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Drought-tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tolerant of various soil types\u003cbr data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Meadows, roadsides, clearings, old fields\u003cbr data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Major source of late-season nectar and seed for wildlife\u003cbr data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Not edible\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41965518520564,"sku":"SOLIALTIS","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/20200807_161209.jpg?v=1645311865"},{"product_id":"solidago-nemoralis","title":"Solidago nemoralis (Fr: verge d'or des bois | En: Grey Goldenrod, Oldfield goldenrod)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"268\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eGrey Goldenrod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"384\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eSolidago nemoralis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eAlternative names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oldfield Goldenrod, Dwarf Goldenrod\u003cbr data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/strong\u003e: Verge d’or des bois\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"696\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eGrey Goldenrod\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"451\"\u003esmall and well-behaved native goldenrod\u003c\/strong\u003e that thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"487\"\u003edry, poor soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and brings \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"545\"\u003egolden colour to the garden well into fall\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It grows low and tidy, typically staying under 75 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1242\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eSolidago nemoralis\u003c\/em\u003e is also one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"982\"\u003elast goldenrods to flower\u003c\/strong\u003e, blooming from \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eSeptember into November\u003c\/strong\u003e, often \u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eeven after the first frost\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003elate-season blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e provide vital nectar and pollen for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003ebees and other pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e preparing for winter. 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This \u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"469\"\u003edainty woodland perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"511\"\u003etiny white star-like flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eearly summer\u003c\/strong\u003e, rising just above the mossy forest floor and pairing beautifully with other acid-loving shade plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"865\" class=\"\"\u003eIts name comes from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"696\"\u003ebright yellow, thread-like roots\u003c\/strong\u003e, which were traditionally used in \u003cstrong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eIndigenous medicine\u003c\/strong\u003e for their antimicrobial properties. 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This plant is known for its delicate pink or purple flowers that bloom from mid-spring to early autumn and provide valuable nectar and pollen sources for a variety of pollinators and other beneficial insects. In addition, the species Selfheal aka healall has a long history of use as a medicinal herb as its name suggests, and the leaves and stems of the plant have been used to treat a wide range of ailments, but most notably sore throats as a tea. The North American subspecies is a larger plant, growing about four times or more higher and also having lance shaped leaves, as its name suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lance Selfheal is a species of moist meadows, woods, and shady stream banks, and is well adapted to moist soils. 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