ENPS Plant Database

The rounded foliage transitions to gorgeous shades of red in late summer and fall, providing an eye-catching display in rock gardens or as a border.

This low-growing aster is a circumpolar species and thrives in a wide range of habitats, making it an easy, high-value addition for most gardens.

Despite its name, blue-eyed grass is an Iris that dazzles with flowers opening early in the day, serving as a nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other small pollinators.

Canada Violet, our only woodland violet, offers superb groundcover in shady gardens and serves as a host plant for Fritillary butterflies.

The common tall sunflower, reaching nearly 2 m tall, is adored by birds and insects alike, making it a cheery and ecological addition to gardens.

Alberta's most unusual violet, Crowfoot Violet is named for its deeply cut leaves that resemble bird feet, making it a distinctive choice for rock gardens or well-drained locations.

These nectar-rich bell-shaped flowers provide a good hiding place for small insects and are a popular resting spot.

Field Pussytoes, with its unique male and female flower structures, offer an evergreen groundcover in tough spaces and serve as a larval host plant for American Painted Lady butterflies.

A pollinator powerhouse with its multitude of brilliant white blooms

Native gaillardia, distinct from commercially sold cultivars, thrives in sun and poor soil, providing a splash of color and a hardy, drought-resistant option for gardens.

The aromatic giant hyssop, with its mint and licorice-scented leaves and bountiful clusters of purple flowers, is a magnet for a wide range of pollinators.

A graceful and resilient plant, harebells enchant with their delicate blue flowers and slender form, offering a whisper of wild beauty to gardens and attracting a host of pollinating insects.