{"title":"Summer Bloomers (June to August)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"278\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eSummer Bloomers – Native Plants that Thrive in the Heart of the Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"610\" class=\"\"\u003eSummer is when native plants take center stage—bursting with \u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"384\"\u003ecolor, movement, and pollinator activity\u003c\/strong\u003e. This collection features hardy perennials, \u003cstrong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eflowering shrubs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"477\"\u003esun-loving species\u003c\/strong\u003e that bloom from \u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eJune through August\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a long stretch of beauty and ecological function during the growing season’s peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"973\" class=\"\"\u003eThese species, drawn from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"688\"\u003emeadows, woodland edges, and open habitats\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Ottawa Valley and Outaouais region, provide continuous nectar and pollen for \u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"821\"\u003ebees, butterflies, beetles, and hummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're filling in garden beds, planting a pollinator corridor, or naturalizing an open area, these summer bloomers are your floral workhorses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1215\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to August\u003cbr data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennials, flowering shrubs, meadow species\u003cbr data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollinator support, color and texture, seasonal interest\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eGreat for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny gardens, meadows, borders, biodiversity planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","products":[{"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. 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It is easy to recognize thanks to its \u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"622\"\u003ebasal rosette of long, narrow leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e that appear well before the flower stalk emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"918\" class=\"\"\u003eThis species pairs beautifully with \u003cem data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eSolidago nemoralis\u003c\/em\u003e—another low-growing goldenrod—which begins to bloom just as \u003cem data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eS. juncea\u003c\/em\u003e finishes, allowing you to enjoy \u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"884\"\u003ea continuous display of golden yellow flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"917\"\u003emid-summer through fall\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1158\" class=\"\"\u003eEarly Goldenrod is well-suited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"987\"\u003edry, sunny, and open habitats\u003c\/strong\u003e like \u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003erock barrens, sandy fields, alvars, and roadsides\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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It spreads by rhizomes and can form \u003cstrong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"980\"\u003edense colonies\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a great choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003enaturalized plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003epollinator meadows\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003erestoration projects\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1343\" class=\"\"\u003ePale-leaved Sunflower grows best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003efull sun to light shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003emoderately moist to rich soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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