Bell Flower
(Campanula Persicifolia)
(Campanula Persicifolia)
At the station, we grow the Peach-Leaved Bellflower variety, which is one of the longest blooming varieties of Bellflower. These are known for their elegant, bellshaped flowers with tall, slender stems. The persicifolia typically blooms from early to mid-summer, producing flowers in shades of white or blue-violet. They are easy to care for, preferring full sun to partshade, and well-drained soil.
Bellflowers (Campanula spp.) are a diverse group of perennials and biennials with bell- or star-shaped flowers in blue, purple, white, or pink. They bloom from late spring into summer and thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Used ornamentally in borders, rock gardens, and containers, some varieties also attract pollinators. While not widely used culinarily, certain species have been historically used for medicinal purposes.
Bellflowers (Campanula spp.) are a diverse group of perennials and biennials with bell- or star-shaped flowers in blue, purple, white, or pink. They bloom from late spring into summer and thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Used ornamentally in borders, rock gardens, and containers, some varieties also attract pollinators. While not widely used culinarily, certain species have been historically used for medicinal purposes.
Blanket Flower
(Gaillardia Spp.)
(Gaillardia Spp.)
Blanket Flower is a vibrant, drought-tolerant perennial native to North and South America. It produces daisy-like flowers in warm shades of red, orange, and yellow from early summer into fall. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is ideal for hot, dry locations. Used in wildflower gardens and borders, it attracts pollinators and provides long-lasting color. It has limited historical medicinal use for fevers.
Campion/
Maltese Cross
(Lychnis Chalcedonica)
Maltese Cross
(Lychnis Chalcedonica)
A perennial plant that is known for its scarlet-red, star-shaped flowers that bloom in round, dense clusters on tall, upright stems. It is a low maintenance plant that thrives in sunny locations, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Morden Centennial Rose
(Rosa 'Morden Blush)
(Rosa 'Morden Blush)
A hardy, disease-resistant shrub, this rose is known for its showy, hot pink flowers with yellow centers. This plant, as well as the other Morden roses, are also a part of the Parkland series developed at the Morden Research Station in Manitoba. These roses bloom from late spring to fall, with dark green foliage that turns yellow in autumn.
Common Lungwort
(Pulmonaria Officinalis)
(Pulmonaria Officinalis)
The lungwort is a herbaceous perennial plant known for its spotted leaves and early spring blooms. Native to Europe, it is a clumping plant with pink flowers that mature to blue or purple. Historically used to treat respiratory issues and skin wounds, it is also a popular ornamental plant. Other common names of the Lungwort include: Jerusalem Sage, Mary’s tears, and Our Lady’s Milk Drops.
Foxglove
(Digitalis Grandiflora)
(Digitalis Grandiflora)
The yellow foxglove is a perennial flowering plant known for its pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers with brown speckling inside. This plant is native to woodlands and stream banks in parts of Europe and Asia. The Foxglove is relatively low-maintenance, thriving in partial shade to full sun. It is a good choice for cottage gardens, but all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Goldenrod
(Solidago Spp.)
(Solidago Spp.)
Goldenrod is a late-blooming North American perennial known for its golden-yellow flower spikes. It thrives in full sun and tolerates dry, poor soils. Often mistakenly blamed for allergies (the real culprit is ragweed), goldenrod is a vital late-season nectar source for bees and butterflies. It has been used in herbal medicine to treat inflammation and urinary issues and is excellent for naturalized plantings and meadows.
Lupins
(Lupinus x Hybrid)
(Lupinus x Hybrid)
Lupins are tall, showy perennials or annuals native to the Americas. They feature spies of pea-like flowers in a wide range of colors and deeply divided leaves. Lupins prefer full sun and moderately fertile, well-drained soil. They improve soil by fixing nitrogen, making them beneficial in mixed plantings.
White Potentilla
(Potentilla Fruticosa)
White Potentilla is a compact deciduous shrub native to northern climates. It features small white five-petaled flowers that bloom from late spring into fall and fine-textured foliage. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Commonly used in hedges and borders, this ornamental plant is low-maintenance and deer-resistant. Some Potentilla species were traditionally used medicinally for their astringent properties.
Yarrow
Yarrow is a hardy perennial with feathery foliage and flat-topped clusters of small flowers that come in shades of white, yellow, pink, or red. Native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, yarrow is drought-tolerant and ideal for pollinator gardens. It thrives in full sun and poor to average soil. Traditionally used as a medicinal herb for wounds and inflammation, it can also be used in teas and as pest repellent.