Plant Catalogue

Peterborough Ecology Park’s plant nursery is a small community nursery dedicated to the propagation of plants to enhance environmental health and sustainability. While our key focus is the production of plants native to the Peterborough region, we also offer a variety of non-native plants which feed wildlife such as butterflies and birds, withstand drought or produce food, seasonings or medicines for people. We avoid producing exotic plants which could be disruptive to natural areas (invasive exotics). Many of our plants are produced from seed wild-collected locally.

Plants are propagated in small quantities with the assistance of local volunteers. We do not ship, but sell plants exclusively from the Ecology Park site in Peterborough’s Beavermead Park.

Bulk orders can be placed at any time. Plant sales to the general public begin at our popular fundraising Spring Plant Sale, held annually on the Sunday of the May long weekend from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. After this time, plants can be purchased during regular market hours. Other supplies are also available seasonally. A 10% discount is available for Ecology Park members.

South-Central Ontario Native Trees
Abies balsamea
Balsam Fir limited quantity
Balsam Fir is a graceful, shade-tolerant evergreen that prefers well-drained soil.
	18-30"	B&B	$19.50
Acer rubrum
Red Maple
Native Red Maple has red twigs and buds and turns a brilliant red in autumn. It prefers moist, acidic soil and protection from winds. Grows best in full sun.
	4-5'	Pot	$22.00
Acer rubrum 'freemanii'
'Autumn Blaze' Freeman Maple
Freeman Maple is a hybrid between Ontario's native red and silver maples. It is hardier than red maple, and is an excellent shade tree, tolerant of urban stresses.
	6-8'	Fibre Pot	$88.00
Acer saccharinum
Silver Maple
Silver Maple is a hardy, fast-growing tree that is often found along waterways. It needs full sun, and can tolerate a wide range of soil and moisture conditions.
	2-3'	Pot	$14.00
	4-5'	Pot	$24.00
Acer saccharinum 'Silver Queen'
'Silver Queen' Silver Maple
This cultivar of our native Silver Maple is a beautifully shaped, hardy maple that can grow to 16 m tall with a broad, full crown. Full sun.
	5-7'	Fibre Pot	$76.00
Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple
Sugar Maple is a slow-growing, long-lived tree that needs well-drained soil. It can tolerate shade, but grows best in the sun. Sensitive to urban stresses.
	6-8'	B&B	$94.00
Acer saccharum 'Green Mountain'
'Green Mountain' Sugar Maple
This cultivar of Sugar Maple is bred to be more tolerant of urban conditions. A wonderful shade tree that requires well-drained soil and prefers full sun.
	6-8'	Fibre Pot	$94.00
Aesculus glabra
Ohio Buckeye Currently Sold Out
A stately, medium-sized tree with a rounded crown, growing best in rich moist, well-drained soils. Not drought tolerant. Hardy to Zone 3, and an attractive specimen tree that is uncommon in Ontario.
	6-8'	Fibre Pot	$112.00
Amelanchier canadensis
Serviceberry
This is an excellent, compact tree for multi-season interest and adaptability. White flowers in spring produce berries in June that birds will relish. Drought tolerant, and grows in both sun and shade. Height to 8 m.
	6-8'	Fibre Pot	$94.00
Betula alleghaniensis
Yellow Birch limited quantity
This is a slow growing, long-lived birch with beautiful yellow-gold peeling bark. It is one of the largest birches, capable of attaining heights of 30 m. Moderately shade-tolerant.
	18-24"	Pot	$7.50
Betula papyrifera
White Birch
The well-known tree with white papery bark. Grows in a wide range of conditions. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Host for several butterflies.
	3-4'	Pot	$19.50
	4.5-5.5'	Pot	$26.00
	6-8'	B & B	$44.00
Celtis occidentalis
Northern Hackberry
A fast-growing, hardy tree that is tolerant of urban stresses. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. A medium-sized tree at full maturity (20 m).
	3-4'	Pot	$24.00
	6-8'	Pot	$78.00
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech limited quantity
Beech is an attractive shade tree with smooth grey bark, and is often found growing with sugar maple. It tolerates partial shade, and produces tiny edible nuts in autumn. Grows best in rich, well-drained soil. Attains heights of 30 m.
	12-18"	Pot	$5.50
Fraxinus americana
White Ash
A hardy deciduous tree with very strong wood. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Mature ash have a wide canopy that casts excellent shade.
	6-8'	B&B	$38.00
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Green Ash
A fast-growing tree that tolerates a wide range of conditions - from damp to dry soil, clay or silt. Grows best in full sun.
	4-6'	Pot	$18.00
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster', 'Skyline'
Honeylocust 'Shademaster' and 'Skyline'
This thornless honeylocust has tiny compound leaves which cast a gentle shade. It is a fast-growing tree, and extremely drought-tolerant once established. Grows to 16 metres in height.
	6-8'	Fibre Pot	$86.00
Juglans cinerea
Butternut
This cousin of the walnut has long, graceful compound leaves and produces a crop of nuts in the fall. Toxins from its roots will affect many other plants such as vegetables, evergreens and fruit trees, so be careful where you plant them. Uncommon in our local forests from extensive harvesting for its beautiful honey-coloured wood. Well worth reintroduction into our urban areas.
	5-6'	Pot	$58.00
	5-7'	Pot	$78.00
Juglans nigra
Black Walnut
Black walnut is a beautifully shaped tree of rich, well-drained soils. It grows quickly, and has long compound leaves. It can affect the growth of other plants around it, however (see Butternut). Give it full sun and a location far from the vegetable garden!
	3-4'	Pot	$22.00
	5-7'	Fibre Pot	$65.00
Juniperus virginiana
Eastern Red Cedar limited quantity
A small native tree with a shape similar to white cedar, but it is actually a variety of juniper. Growing up to 8 metres tall, it grows best in alkaline soils and full sun.
	12-18"	Pot	$7.50
Larix laricina
Tamarack
Tamarack is a deciduous conifer that loses its soft needles each fall. It grows wild in damp places, but will grow on drier sites if given extra water during times of drought. Needs a sunny location.
	2-3'	Pot	$18.00
	4-5'	B&B	$22.50
Picea glauca
White Spruce limited quantity
White spruce is a tough, resilient tree that requires well-drained soil and full sun. Very drought-tolerant once established, but avoid planting in areas with salt spray from winter traffic. A good windbreak, and excellent shelter for wildlife.
	12-18"	Pot	$6.50
	20-30"	B&B	$10.00
	3-4'	B&B	$45.00
Pinus resinosa
Red Pine Currently Sold Out
Red pine is an attractive evergreen with long, stiff needles and reddish bark. It prefers acidic soil and requires sun and well-drained soil. Up to 25 metres tall.
	2.5-3.5'	B&B	$36.00
Pinus strobus
White Pine limited quantity
The tree of Ontario, the beautiful white pine grows in a range of conditions, but requires well-drained soil and full sun. Not tolerant of salt spray from roadsides. Give it lots of room, since it grows to heights of 30 metres.
	3-4'	B&B	$45.00
Populus tremuloides
Trembling Aspen
Trembling Aspen is a fast growing tree in the poplar family whose leaves rustle in the slightest breeze. This tree will grow in a wide range of conditions, but needs full sun and well-drained soil.
	7-10'	Fibre Pot	$69.50
Prunus pennsylvanica
Pin Cherry limited quantity
Pin Cherry is a fast growing small tree that produces delicate white flowers in early spring, followed in mid-summer by clusters of small red cherries, relished by birds. Full sun and well-drained soil.
	6-8'	Pot	$38.00
Prunus serotina
Black Cherry
Black cherry is a native deciduous tree that is now uncommon in local forests due to extensive harvesting of its beautiful red wood for cabinetry. It blooms with delicate white flowers in early spring, followed by sour cherries in mid-summer. Once established, this tree is very drought tolerant. It is host for several species of butterfly, and requires full sun to thrive. Grows to 20 metres in height.
	18-30'	Pot	$10.00
	3-4'	Pot	$19.50
	5-6'	Pot	$36.00
	6-8'	Fibre Pot	$42.00
Quercus macrocarpa
Bur Oak
This hardy, drought-tolerant oak is slow-growing and long-lived. Tolerant of urban conditions. Needs full sun and will grow in a wide variety of soils. A medium-sized tree, growing to 20 metres.
	4-5'	B&B	$58.00
	6-8'	B&B	$74.00
Quercus rubra
Red Oak
The majestic Red Oak is named for the brilliant fall colour of its leaves. It prefers acidic, well-drained soil and can attain heights of 20 metres in full sun.
	5-7'	Fibre Pot	$78.00
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar limited quantity
This hardy, well-known tree is equally adaptable as a hedge, or small tree. White cedar grows best in a sunny location, but will tolerate part-shade. Adaptable to moist or dry soil.
	18-30'	Pot	$8.00
Tilia americana
Basswood
Basswood is a deciduous tree with a large, heart-shaped leaf. When mature, these trees produce small clusters of white, fragrant flowers in spring. Basswood is tolerant of shade, but grows more quickly in full sun. Will grow in moist or dry soil, but good drainage is important.
	4-5'	Pot	$24.00
Tilia americana 'Redmond'
Basswood 'Redmond'
This cultivar of the native Basswood has been selected as a particularly hardy tree for urban conditions. Compact and columnar in shape.
	6-8'	Pot	$86.00
Tsuga canadensis
Eastern Hemlock
This shade-tolerant native evergreen prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from the wind. Hemlock is a long-lived tree that can grow to 30 metres in height
	12-18"	Pot	$8.50
	2-3'	B&B	$18.00

South-Central Ontario Native Shrubs
Alnus incana
Speckled Alder
Speckled alder is a common shoreline shrub of the Kawartha Lakes area. It has an aggressive root system which works hard to combat shoreline erosion. It grows to a height of 10-15 feet and tolerates very wet and harsh conditions.
	12-24"	Pot	$7.50
Amelanchier alnifolia
Saskatoon
Saskatoon can grow to heights of 15 feet and prefer well-drained soil in sun or shade. Delicate white blossoms in spring give way to edible berries which ripen in June. Birds adore the berries, and beat you to the harvest if you're not quick!
	12-18"	Pot	$9.50
	2.5-3'	Pot	$14.00
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
Bearberry
This is a ground-hugging shrub that grows well in sandy soils in full sun. It is an excellent, drought-tolerant groundcover that produces small pink and white flowers in May or June, followed by red berries in late summer.
	4"	Pot	$4.25
Aronia melanocarpa
Black Chokeberry
Black chokeberry is a hardy shrub that grows in damp or dry conditions. It has attractive white flowers in spring, followed by clusters of deep purple persistent berries in fall. Full sun.
	12-16"	Pot	$8.50
	18-24"	Pot	$21.50
Aronia prunifolia
Red Chokeberry limited quantity
Another native shrub of Kawartha Lakes shorelines, Red chokeberry is a hardy, adaptable shrub with white blossoms in spring followed by red berries in fall.
	12-18"	Pot	$8.50
Ceanothus americanus
New Jersey Tea
This is a drought-tolerant, low-growing native shrub often found in sandy soils typical of Ontario prairies. It has small white flowers early in the season with nut-like fruits in mid-summer. Grows 2-3 feet tall. Full sun.
	6-18"	Pot	$8.50
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush
Buttonbush is a native shrub of damp shorelines. It has fluffy white round blossoms in July, followed by unique round seed heads which look like large buttons. Buttonbush grows best in full sun in soil that is constantly moist.
	1-2'	Gallon Pot	$8.00
Cornus alternifolia
Alternate leaf Dogwood
This shrub, also known as "Pagoda Dogwood" is a native Ontario shrub that thrives in part-shade. It has a graceful, tiered shape, with fluffy white blossoms in June, followed in late summer by dark blue berries on red stalks. It loves moist, well-drained soil and lots of humus.
	2-3'	Pot	$12.50
Cornus amomum
Silky Dogwood
Silky Dogwood is often found growing alongside its cousin, Red Osier Dogwood. Both shrubs have reddish branches and white flowers, but the berries of Silky Dogwood are usually dark blue when ripe, while Red Osier berries are white. Silky Dogwood is an excellent plant for shorelines, holding the banks in place with its extensive root system. It also provides nesting cover for waterfowl.
	18-36"	Pot	$8.50
Cornus canadensis
Bunchberry
A tiny shrub of woodlands, bunchberry has whorled leaves and greenish-white blossoms that appear in spring. The blossoms later become red berries in the fall. Grows best in shade and moist, well-drained soil.
		4" Pot	$4.25
Cornus racemosa
Grey Dogwood
This is a drought-tolerant dogwood that grows well in full sun or part-shade. Its older branches become a rich grey colour, giving it its common name. Grey dogwood produces clusters of fluffy white blossoms in June, which are later followed by deep blue berries on bright red stalks.
	3-4'	Pot	$12.50
Cornus rugosa
Round Leaf Dogwood
This attractive dogwood is very drought-tolerant, and can grow in full sun or part shade. It has greenish branches flecked with purple, and its fall berries are a beautiful turquoise. Typically grows 6-10' tall.
	18-30"	Pot	$8.50
Cornus stolonifera
Red Osier Dogwood
This common shoreline shrub has bright red branches which look beautiful against the snow in winter. It has fluffy white blossoms in June, and bluish-white berries that ripen in mid-summer. Excellent for preventing shoreline erosion and providing food and cover for waterfowl. Moist to mesic soil and full sun (will tolerate some shade).
	12-18"	Pot	$7.50
	20-36"	Pot	$9.50
	3-4'	Pot	$12.50
Corylus americana
American Hazel
This native nut tree prefers part shade, and grows to 3 to 4 metres tall.
	4-5'	Pot	Call for price
Diervilla lonicera
Bush Honeysuckle
This is a low upright native shrub usually less than 1 metre in height. It is drought-tolerant and grows in full sun or part shade. The petals on its small yellow flowers turn to deep red in late summer.
	18-24"	Pot	$8.50
Gaultheria procumbens
Wintergreen
This diminutive ground-covering shrub has thick, glossy evergreen leaves and red berries in fall. Grows best in shady places with acidic soil.
	4"	Pot	$4.25
Hamamelis virginiana
Witchhazel limited quantity
Witchhazel has the unusual habit of blooming in late autumn, with pale yellow, ribbon-like flowers. It has many cosmetic and medicinal uses. This can become a large shrub, to 5 metres tall, and prefers dryish soil in full sun to full shade.
	1-2'	Pot	$25.50
Ilex verticillata
Winterberry
This is our native holly - a shrub of wet places. While it does not have evergreen leaves, it does have persistent red berries along the main stem which look very attractive all winter. Both male and female plants required to produce berries. Full sun and damp soil.
	12-24"	Pot	$8.50
Myrica gale
Sweetgale limited quantity
This is a nitrogen-fixing shrub of wet shorelines. It is excellent in preventing shoreline erosion. The leaves and branches have a spicy-sweet fragrance when rubbed. Prefers full sun.
	1-2'	Pot	$8.50
Myrica pennsylvanica
Bayberry limited quantity
Bayberry produces blue-grey berries which are loved by many birds. It can grow to 2 metres tall, and grows in full sun to part shade in dry or wet soils. Plant more than one for best fruiting.
	1-2'	Pot	$28.75
Physocarpus opulifolius
Ninebark
Ninebark is a tough native shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It produces clusters of white fluffy flowers in spring, followed by nut-like brown seed clusters. It is a fast-growing shrub, excellent for providing a visual screen with its long, drooping branches and maple-like leaves. Grows to 10'.
	2-3'	Pot	$8.00
	4-5'	Pot	$12.50
Potentilla fruticosa
Potentilla
This hardy, drought-tolerant shrub produces yellow flowers throughout the summer. It is a compact shrub, rarely growing above 3 feet tall. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
	12-16"	Pot	$8.50
Currently Sold Out	18-24"	Pot	$18.50
Prunus virginiana
Chokecherry
Chokecherry gets its name from its sour red cherries that are relished by birds and people alike! This shrub averages about 10' in height, and tolerates a wide range of conditions, from sun to shade, and damp to dry. In May, it bears clusters of delicate white blossoms which are followed in July by delicious red berries. This is a very versatile native shrub!
	18-30"	Pot	$8.50
	3-4'	Pot	$12.50
Rhus aromatica
Fragrant Sumac
This cousin of the well-known Staghorn sumac is a much smaller, tidier shrub that grows to an average of 4-6'. Fragrant sumac is an attractive, drought-tolerant shrub with three-lobed leaves that grows in full sun or part shade. It prefers well-drained or sandy soil. Brilliant red foliage in autumn.
	12-20"	Pot	$8.50
	2-3'	Pot	$10.50
Rhus typhina
Staghorn Sumac
An excellent shrub for steep, dry slopes, Staghorn sumac tolerates tough conditions, and spreads quickly to form colonies. Full sun and well-drained soil. Exceptional fall colour. Give it lots of room!.
	2-3'	Pot	$8.50
	3.5-5'	Pot	$10.50
Rosa palustris
Swamp Rose
Swamp rose can be found growing wild along local waterways, but it can also tolerate drier conditions in gardens. In June, it produces single, pink flowers which can bloom through July. The flowers are followed by bright red "hips" which are relished by birds. This rose will grow to heights of 6-8' and spreads by underground stolons.
	10-20"	Pot	$5.50
Rubus occidentalis
Black Raspberry
This shade-tolerant native fruit blooms on second year growth. Its arching canes will easily root where they touch the ground, so a patch can expand quickly in size. Grows best on moist, well-drained soil in part sun.
	1-2'	Pot	$5.50
Rubus odoratus
Flowering Raspberry
This native unarmed shrub has attractive rose-purple flowers in early summer, but its fruit is dry and inedible. It is a short shrub, typically no taller than 1 or 1.5 metres in height, and prefers to grow in part shade.
	1-2'	Pot	$16.50
Salix eriocephala
Shrub Willow
This common willow can grow to 10-12' in height and has an excellent root system for combatting shoreline erosion. Cuttings from the shrub will easily root in spring or fall to create more shrubs to hold soil in place. Full sun. Moist to poorly drained soil.
	1-2'	Pot	$5.50
Salix exigua
Sandbar Willow
Commonly found growing in damp, sandy, shifting soil, this native willow has long, thin leaves. An excellent shoreline plant, growing to 8-10' in height.
	3-4'	Pot	$8.50
Salix humilis
Upland Willow
This native willow thrives in dry, sandy soils - unlike most of its relatives which love moisture. Typically grows in full sun, 2-3 metres tall.
	18-24"	Pot	$8.50
Sambucus canadensis
Common Elderberry
This is a fast growing shrub which can attain heights of 10'. It often grows wild in wet places, but is equally happy in drier gardens. Common Elderberry can tolerate part shade but grows best in full sun. In June, it is covered in lacy white flowers which are followed in late summer by juicy purple berries which are relished by birds and people alike. Plant at least two plants for lots of fruit.
	3-5'	Pot	$10.50
Sambucus pubens
Red Elder
An upland shrub, this elderberry is one of the first shrubs to bloom in early spring, with creamy, conical blooms, followed by small, dry berries in July. Birds love the berries of Red Elder, but they are not palatable to people. Tolerates dry soil, but appreciates part shade.
	18-30"	Pot	$8.50
	3-4'	Pot	$12.50
Sorbus decora
Showy Mountain Ash limited quantity
This is a native Ontario shrub, unlike its commonly planted cousin, the European Mountain Ash.
	10-18"	Pot	$8.50
Spirea alba
Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet is a common native shrub of damp places. It usually grows no taller than 3-4', and has beautiful white flower plumes in mid-summer. This shrub helps to control shoreline erosion, and can grow in full sun or part shade. This shrub is an excellent choice where low-growing vegetation is desirable along a shoreline.
	1-2'	Pot	$8.50
Spirea tomentosa
Steeplebush
This low-growing native shrub loves wet acidic places, and produces spires of rosy-pink blooms in mid-summer.
	10-18"	Pot	$8.50
Symphoricarpos alba
Snowberry
These low-growing shrubs are extremely drought-tolerant and will grow in shade or sun. Require well-drained soil. Small pink and white blossoms in mid-summer produce white, persistent berries in fall.
	18-30"	Pot	$17.50
Viburnum lentago
Nannyberry
This hardy, adaptable shrub will grow in moist or dry soil, in sun or part-shade. Large clusters of white blossoms produce sweet, edible berries in September, an excellent food source for migrating birds. Can grow to 10-15' in height.
	18-30"	Pot	$12.50
	3-5'	Pot	$16.50
Viburnum rafinesquianum
Downy Arrow-wood
This drought-tolerant shrub will grow in full sun or part shade. White, flat-topped blossoms produce clusters of blue berries in fall. Grows 4-5' in height.
	6-10"	Pot	$5.50
	12-18"	Pot	$8.50
Viburnum trilobum
Highbush Cranberry Currently Sold Out
The native highbush cranberry produces clusters of glossy red berries in September that are eagerly devoured by birds. It typically grows in damp soils, but can tolerate drier conditions in a garden. Beautiful, flat-topped white blossoms in June. Prefers full sun; can tolerate part-shade.
	2-3'	Pot	$16.50

South-Central Ontario Native Vines
Celastrus scandens
Bittersweet
This vine prefers part-sun, part shade, and provides excellent coverage for a fence or screen. Its fleshy orange and red fruits are very showy in autumn and through the winter. Both male and female plants needed for fruit set.
		Gallon Pot	$5.50
Clematis virginiana
Virgin's Bower
Delicate white flowers in mid-summer are followed by fluffy, curved clumps of wind-dispersed seeds. Prefers moist soil and semi-shade.
		Gallon Pot	$5.50
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia Creeper
The large, compound leaves of this hardy vine turn brilliant red in autumn. The grape-like berries are a favourite food for birds, but not suitable for people to eat. Can grow in sun or shade. Very hardy vine.
		Gallon Pot	$5.50
Vitis riparia
Riverbank Grape
This common native vine produces clusters of deep blue, edible grapes in fall, which are sweeter after some hard frost. Effective for covering a fence or screen, or for scrambling over rocks on a riverbank.
		Gallon Pot	$5.50

South-Central Ontario Native Forbs
Note: Some herbaceous plants may be available in plug format if ordered in advance.
Actaea pachypoda
White Baneberry
Baneberry is a woodland plant that produces white berries in late summer that are also known as "doll's eyes". It grows to approx. 18-24" in height and requires shade and humus-rich soil. Berries not edible.
		4" Pot	$4.25
Actaea rubra
Red Baneberry
This cousin to the white baneberry is also a woodland plant which produces clusters of red, non-edible berries in late summer. 18-24" in height, requiring shade and humus-rich soil.
		4" Pot	$4.25
Anaphalis margaritacea
Pearly Everlasting
Pearly everlasting is an extremely drought-tolerant native plant which thrives in full sun. It has silvery foliage and white button-like flowers which can be dried for winter bouquets. Host plant of the American Lady butterfly.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Anemone canadensis
Canada Anemone
A fast-spreading groundcover for damp or shaded locations. An ideal shoreline plant. Produces masses of 5-petalled white blossoms in June.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Anemone cylindrica
Long-fruited Thimbleweed
A drought-tolerant anemone, typically found in Ontario tallgrass prairies. It has a long seed head that looks like a thimble. Full sun.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Aquilegia canadensis
Wild Columbine
This beautiful wildflower grows in shaded woodlands, as well as on rocky shorelines. Its spurred white and orange blossoms attract hummingbirds in late May. Spreads easily by self-seeding.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Aralia nudicaulis
Wild Sarsparilla
A common woodland plant which carpets the forest floor with its 3-stalked groups of umbrella-like leaflets. 10-15" tall. Needs shade and humus-rich soil.
		4" Pot	$4.25
Aralia racemosa
Spikenard
This uncommon woodland plant is related to ginseng, and produces frothy white flower clusters beneath the heart-shaped leaflets. The flowers later become clusters of small purple berries. Found in rich deciduous forests. Often grows 3-5' tall. Needs shade and humus-rich soil.
		6" Pot	$4.50
Arisaema triphyllum
Jack in the Pulpit
This unique woodland wildflower looks like a tiny preacher in his covered pulpit. The purple and green flower later becomes a cluster of bright red berries. For shady locations and humus-rich soil.
		4" deep Pot	$6.00
		6" Pot	$7.00
Asarum canadense
Wild Ginger
A beautiful groundcover for shady places, wild ginger has broad, heart-shaped leaves. It is one of the earliest woodland flowers to bloom, with wine-red blossoms that lie on the ground under the leaves. Needs shade and humus-rich soil.
		4" Pot	$4.25
Asclepias incarnata
Swamp Milkweed
A host plant for the Monarch butterfly, swamp milkweed has showy pink flowers in late June and early July. Thrives in damp places, but can also tolerate drier gardens. Full sun. Grows to 3-4' in height.
		4" Deep Pot	$3.75
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Milkweed
A show-stopper in the flower garden, butterfly milkweed has brilliant orange blossoms in July. Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on this plant, and many other butterflies sip nectar from its beautiful flowers. A very drought-tolerant plant, butterfly milkweed appreciates sandy, well-drained soil and full sun. Grows to 2-3' tall.
		4" Pot	$4.00
Aster ericoides
Heath Aster
Another drought-tolerant native plant, heath aster blooms brilliantly in September, covered with tiny white blossoms. Full sun. Grows to 2' tall.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Aster nova-angliae
New England Aster
A beautiful and versatile native plant, New England Aster bears deep purple flowers in early fall. A favourite nectar source for fall butterflies. Can grow to 3-4' in height. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Aster umbellatus
Flat-topped Aster
This aster loves damp soil, and blooms in late summer with showy, flat-topped white flowers. Full sun. 3-5' in height.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Caltha palustris
Marsh Marigold Currently Sold Out
These cheerful early spring bloomers are amassed with bright yellow flowers, and round, shiny leaves. Need moist soil and part shade.
		6" Pot	$5.50
Campanula rotundifolia
Harebell
This delicate-looking but extremely robust little plant can thrive in extremely stressful conditions, including extreme drought and heat. Circumpolar in distribution, it is also the famous "Bluebells of Scotland" as well as a native Ontario prairie plant. Full sun. 12-18" in height.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Caulophyllum thalictroides
Blue Cohosh Currently Sold Out
A graceful woodland plant, Blue Cohosh appears early in spring, with purplish stems and leaves that give way to deep green as they unfold. It bears blue berries aloft in fall, but they are not edible. Needs shade. 24" to 36" tall.
		6" Pot	$5.50
Chelone glabra
White Turtlehead
A common shoreline and wetland plant, White Turtlehead bears spikes of waxy white flowers in mid-summer, that resemble small turtles' heads. Host plant of the Baltimore butterfly. Full sun to part shade.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Desmodium canadense
Showy Tick-trefoil Currently Sold Out
A member of Ontario's tallgrass prairie community, this plant needs lots of room to spread out. Rosy pink flower heads reach 4-5' tall, and produce clusters of sticky flat burs that love to attach to unwary passers-by.
		6" Pot	$3.75
Echinacea pallida
Pale Purple Coneflower
With delicate pink-purple reflexed petals, this Coneflower is native to Ontario's south-western prairies. While not as showy as its well-known cousin, it is a beautiful, delicate addition to the native wildflower garden.
		4" Pot	$4.00
Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower
One of the best plants for a perennial flower garden, Purple Coneflower blooms throughout late July and August with showy, pinkish-purple petals that hang down from a central disk. A favourite nectar source of many butterflies, these plants will also provide a feast for birds once their seeds ripen. Drought-tolerant and pest-free, these plants grow to 3-4' tall in full sun.
		4" Pot	$4.00
		6" Pot	$5.00
Eupatorium maculatum
Joe Pye Weed
A common plant of shorelines and wetlands, Joe Pye Weed blooms in August with showy, flat-topped pink-purple blooms that are an excellent nectar source for butterflies. Grows 4-5' tall in rich soil and full sun.
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$4.50
Eupatorium perfoliatum
Boneset
Boneset is a common wetland plant with white, flat-topped blossoms in late summer and leaves that appear to be pierced by the stem. 4' tall. Full sun and damp soil.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Eupatorium rugosum
White Snakeroot
A plant for damp woodlands, White Snakeroot is unusual in the woodland family because it blooms in fall. Delicate white blossoms. Spreads easily.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Filipendula rubra
Queen of the Prairie
This tall, stately plant loves moist soil, but can also tolerate periods of drought. In June, it produces plumes of pink flowers that look like candy floss! Give it lots of space because it spreads vigorously by root runners.
		6" Pot	$4.50
Fragaria virginiana
Wild Strawberry
The perky wild strawberry makes a fast-growing groundcover for sunny areas. Produces tiny, edible berries with wonderful flavour.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Gaillardia aristata sp.
Blanketflower
This daisy-like flower has yellow petals with red centres. Very showy in July. Thrives in full sun and dry, sandy soil. Several cultivars as well as the wild blanketflower are available
		4" Pot	$3.75
Gentiana andrewsii
Bottle Gentian Currently Sold Out
These lovely, fall-blooming plants were once common along local shorelines. They have unique, deep blue, closed flowers. Part-shade in rich, moist soil. 18-24" tall.
		4" Pot	$4.25
Geum triflorum
Prairie Smoke
A lovely, diminutive plant of alvar sites, Prairie Smoke produces small red bell-shaped flowers in May which look like puffs of smoke when they go to seed. Very drought-tolerant plants for full sun. Grow 18-24" tall.
		4" Pot	$4.25
Helenium autumnale
Helen's Flower
This is a fall-blooming perennial in the composite family that can grow 4-5' tall. Its daisy-like flowers have yellow or brick-red petals. It thrives in the moist soils along shorelines, and blooms best in full sun.
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$4.50
Helianthus giganteus
Tall Sunflower
This perennial sunflower is true to its name, growing 8-10 feet tall. In late summer, it produces masses of 3" yellow blossoms. When its seeds are ripe, chickadees and goldfinches love to feast on the harvest. Full sun and well-drained soil.
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$4.75
Heliopsis helianthoides
False Sunflower
An excellent, robust perennial with a long bloom period. Produces masses of yellow daisy-like flowers from late June through August. Grows 3-5' tall, and tolerates dry conditions as well as moist, well-drained soil. Full sun to part shade.
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$4.50
Hepatica acutiloba
Sharp-lobed Hepatica Currently Sold Out
These lovely white to pale purple flowers are one of the first woodland wildflowers to bloom in the spring. Needs shade and humus-rich soil.
		4" Pot	$4.75
Iris versicolor
Blue Flag Iris
This lovely shoreline plant thrives in damp soil. Its wide, grass-like leaves surround the incomparable blue flowers that are produced in June. Full sun to part shade. 18-30" tall.
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$4.75
Liatris cylindracea
Cylindrical Blazing Star
This is our locally native Blazing Star, which can be found in isolated places in the Rice Lake Plains. In July, it produces delicate clusters of fluffy mauve flowers along a central stalk. Requires full sun and sandy soil. 12-24".
		4" Pot	$3.75
Liatris spicata
Dense Blazing Star
Blazing Star is an excellent nectar plant for butterflies. In July, it produces spikes of mauve flowers that extend up to 3' tall. Full sun and rich soil.
Currently Sold Out		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$4.50
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower
A spectacular plant that was once common along local waterways, Cardinal Flower has brilliant red flowers in late July, which are favourite nectar sources for hummingbirds. This plant needs moist soil in full sun to part shade. Parent plants can be short-lived, so let the copious seeds drop to the ground to start new plants. 24-36" tall.
		4" Pot	$4.25
Lobelia siphilitica
Great Blue Lobelia
This lovely Lobelia produces spikes of blue flowers in late summer. It grows wild in wet woodlands, and is a good plant for a shady or partly-shaded garden. 18-30" tall.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Lupinus perennis
Wild Lupin Currently Sold Out
This is the host plant of the endangered Karner Blue Butterfly, and is now found locally in only a few isolated patches in the Rice Lake Plains. When it blooms in June, the blue spikes of blossoms reach 35" tall. Full sun and sandy soil.
		4" Deep Pot	$3.75
Maianthemum canadensis
Canada Mayflower
A tiny plant of the woodland understorey, Canada Mayflower has roundish, glossy leaves that hug the forest floor. In May, they produce delicate white blossoms that later mature to small red berries.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Maianthemum racemosa
False Soloman's Seal
A stately woodland plant, False Soloman's Seal produces clusters of fluffy white blossoms at the end of an arching stalk. In late summer, these become berries that transform from speckled brownish/purple to bright red. Prefers humus-rich, well-drained soil and part shade. Grows 24-36" in height.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Mertensia virginica
Virginia Bluebells Currently Sold Out
These showy clusters of blue trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in early spring. Needs shade and humus-rich soil.
		4" Pot	$4.25
Mimulus ringens
Monkey Flower
This native shoreline plant produces violet or pinkish blossoms in mid-summer that resemble small snapdragons. Grows to 3' tall in moist soil. Full sun.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
This native plant of dry grasslands produces masses of light mauve flowers in July. A popular nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows 3-4' tall in full sun and well-drained soil.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Penstemon digitalis
White Beardtongue
This lovely plant of dry Ontario grasslands produces spikes of white blossoms in June. As autumn approaches, the leaves become an attractive pinkish-red. Hummingbirds are attracted to the tubular flowers. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. 24-36" tall.
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$4.75
Penstemon hirsutus
Hairy Beardtongue
This diminutive relative of White Beardtongue has pinkish-purple blossoms in June. It is tolerant of extremely dry soils. Prefers full sun; grows 12-18" tall.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple Currently Sold Out
This stately woodland plant has two large, umbrella-like leaves which shelter a white flower which develops into a fleshy fruit in late summer. Spreads to form a 12-20" tall blanket of leaves in a shady spot in humus-rich soil.
		6" Pot	$5.50
Potentilla arguta
Prairie Cinquefoil
This is a drought-tolerant plant which thrives in full sun, producing white blossoms resembling the blooms of the strawberry plant. Grows to 24" in well-drained soil.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Pycnanthemum virginiana
Virginia Mountain Mint
A plant of Ontario's tallgrass prairies, Virginia Mountain Mint has a heavenly fragrance when its leaves are rubbed. Produces small clusters of white blossoms in mid-summer. Full sun and sandy, well-drained soil.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Ranunculus rhomboideus
Prairie Buttercup
A rare plant of Ontario tallgrass prairies, the Prairie Buttercup produces small, waxy yellow blossoms in May amongst its ground-hugging leaves. 6-12" tall. Grow in full sun.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Ratibida pinnata
Grey-Headed Coneflower
This robust and attractive native prairie plant blooms in August with light yellow petals emerging from a grey central disk. Grey-headed coneflower can easily grow 4-5' tall in full sun and well-drained soil.
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$4.50
Rudbeckia hirta
Blackeyed Susan
A classic native wildflower, Blackeyed Susan produces perky orange composite flowers throughout the summer months. Thrives in full sun and poor soil 2-3' tall.
		4" Pot	$3.50
		6" Pot	$4.25
Rudbeckia triloba
Three-lobed Coneflower Currently Sold Out
This is a fall-blooming rudbeckia, smothered in tiny blossoms on 3-4' plants. A short-lived perennial, it self-sows readily. For full sun.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Sanguinarea canadensis
Bloodroot Currently Sold Out
A delightful woodland plant, Bloodroot is one of the earliest spring wildflowers to bloom. Its simple, white blossom is borne above a rounded, lobed leaf. The juice in the roots is orange-red, and was used as a dye by native people. 6-18".
		4" Pot	$5.50
Saxifraga virginiensis
Early Saxifrage
This tough little plant bears a cluster of tiny white flowers above a rosette of ground-hugging leaves. Grows to 12" tall. Full sun to part shade.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Sisyrinchium montanum
Blue-eyed Grass
This tiny plant looks like a grass but is actually related to the iris. It produces tiny blue 6-petalled flowers in June.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Solidago flexicaulis
Zig-zag Goldenrod
Unlike its sun-loving cousins, this is a woodland plant that thrives in shade. Delicate yellow flowers are borne on a stalk above toothed, egg-shaped leaves. Flowers in late summer. 12-24" in height.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Stylophorum diphyllum
Wood Poppy
This cheery woodland plant produces masses of yellow, 4-petalled flowers in June. Self-sows happily in shady woodland areas.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Tiarella cordifolia
Foamflower Currently Sold Out
Masses of delicate white, frothy flowers adorn this woodland plant in May. It thrives in shade and humus-rich soil. 12-18" tall.
		6" Pot	$4.75
Uvularia perfoliata
Perfoliate Bellwort limited quantity
This lovely woodland plant produces delicate, down-turned yellow bells in May. Thrives in shade and humus-rich soil.
		6" Pot	$5.50
Verbena hastata
Common Vervain
Common Vervain is a plant of wetlands and shorelines. Its purple-blue flowers are borne atop 3-4' plants in mid-summer.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Verbena stricta
Hoary Vervain
This is a tough, drought-tolerant plant of dry places and poor soils. 3-4' tall with attractive mauve flower spikes and leaves covered with downy white hairs.
		4" Pot	$3.50
Vernonia novaboracensis
New York Ironweed
Ironweed loves damp soil in full sun, and will grow to 4' tall producing brilliant purple blossoms in late summer and early fall.
		4" Deep Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$4.50
Veronicastrum virginicum
Culver's Root
Culver's Root is a beautiful prairie wetland plant with whorled leaves and spikes of white flowers in mid-summer. Dry to moist soil and full sun. 2-3' tall.
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$4.50
Viola pubescens
Downy Yellow Violet
This attractive yellow violet thrives in shade and humus-rich soil. Blooms prolifically in June. 12-24" in height.
		4" Pot	$3.50

South-Central Ontario Native Grasses
Andropogon gerardii
Big Bluestem
This is the king of the prairie grasses, and an indicator of prairie ecosystems. Big bluestem can grow to 5 or 6' tall in ideal conditions - a clump-forming grass with flower spikes that look like a bird's foot. Full sun and well-drained soil.
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$5.00
Bouteloua curtipendula
Side-oats Grama
This plant will tolerate extremely dry conditions, and grows wild on alvar sites. It is a low-growing, clumping grass that produces seeds along one side of a stalk. A low-growing grass, it grows to about 24" tall in full sun.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Bromus kalmii
Kalm's Brome Currently Sold Out
A delicate grass of dry places, Kalm's Brome is a component of Ontario's tallgrass prairies. Soft seed heads hang from arching stalks. 2-3'; full sun.
		4" Pot	$3.25
Elymus canadensis
Canada Wild Rye
This native grass loves moist soil, but will also tolerate dry conditions. It has a showy flower which looks like a long, bristly tail. 3-4' in full sun.
		4" Pot	$3.75
Elymus hystrix
Bottlebrush Grass
This is a grass that thrives in part-shade and semi-moist soil. It has distinctive flower head that looks like a bristly bottlebrush.
		4" Deep Pot	$3.75
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass
One of Ontario's most attractive native grasses, Switchgrass has open, airy flowers and seed heads which hold their shape well into winter. Switchgrass typically grows 4-5' tall, and tolerates dry conditions, but thrives in moist, well-drained soil
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$5.00
Schizachrium scoparium
Little Bluestem
Another grass of Ontario's tallgrass prairies, Little Bluestem is a shorter grass than some of its colleagues - usually growing 2-3' tall. It is a clump-forming grass that has a bluish tinge to its leaves, and tufts of blossoms that emerge along the side of the flower stalk. Full sun, sandy soil.
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$5.00
Sorghastrum nutans
Indian Grass
A beautiful native grass, Indian Grass has soft golden, showy flower heads in August atop blue-green leaves. Indian Grass grows 4-5' tall and thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
		4" Pot	$3.75
		6" Pot	$5.00
Spartina pectinata
Prairie Cordgrass
This is an excellent grass for shorelines, as it has an extensive root system that helps prevent shoreline erosion. Prairie Cordgrass has long, reed-like leaves that grow 3-4' tall. Full sun; dry or damp soil.
		6" Pot	$5.00
Sporobolus heterolepis
Prairie Dropseed
A lovely grass with delicate seed-heads, Prairie Dropseed thrives in dry, sandy soils. Grows 2-3' tall in full sun.
		4" Deep Pot	$4.25

South-Central Ontario Native Ferns
Adiantum pedatum
Maidenhair Fern
This delicate and distinctive woodland fern requires shade and high humidity.
		4" Pot	$4.00
Athyrium filix-femina
Lady Fern
This delicate, lacy fern thrives in shade and moist, humus-rich soil. 2-3' tall.
		4" Pot	$4.00
Cystopteris bulbifera
Berry Bladder Fern
This is one of the few ferns that reproduce vegetatively as well as by spores. In mid-summer, they produce tiny "berries" or "bulblets" on the underside of the fronds, which grow into new plants when they contact the ground. Fronds are long and narrow. 2-3' in height.
		4" Pot	$4.00
Dryopteris marginalis
Marginal Wood Fern
This common, evergreen woodland fern is named for the spore cases that line the margins on the backs of fertile fronds. A robust fern for shady places and humus-rich soil. Grows to 3' in height.
		4" Pot	$4.00
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Ostrich Fern limited quantity
This is the "fiddle-head" fern, whose early spring fronds make a tasty snack. Ostrich fern can grow to 5' in height, and spread rather aggressively once established.
		6" Pot	$5.25
Polystichum acrostichoides
Christmas Fern
This evergreen fern is used throughout the winter to grace cut-flower arrangements, and thrives outdoors in shady, humus-rich soil. Typically 2-3' in height.
		4" Pot	$4.00

Exotic Shrubs & Trees
The Ecology Park carries a limited supply of non-native shrubs and trees which have various environmental benefits such as providing food for birds and butterflies, or having a tolerance to drought. Please call or visit for sizes and prices. These shrubs include:
Buddleia davidii	Butterfly Bush
Rosa rubrifolia	Redleaf Rose
Spirea bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'	Anthony Waterer Spirea
Weigela florida 'Bristol Ruby'	Bristol Ruby Weigela

Ginkgo biloba
Gingko
	5-6'		$132.00
Malus 'Dolgo'
Flowering Crabapple 'Dolgo'
	5-6'	Pot	$74.00
Malus 'Prairiefire'
Flowering Crabapple 'Prairiefire'
	5-6'	Pot	$74.00
Malus spp.
Domestic Apples - Ida Red, Northern Spy, Cortland
			$49.50
Tilia cordata
Little Leaf Linden
	6-8'	Pot	$86.00

Exotic Perennials and Biennials
Achillea millefolium	Yarrow 'Cassis'
Achillea taygetea	Moonshine Yarrow
Alchemilla vulgaris	Lady's Mantle
Astilbe sp.	Astilbe
Bergenia cordifolia	Bergenia
Campanula calycanthema	Canterbury Bells
Chrysanthemum sp.	Shasta Daisy
Coreopsis grandiflora	Coreopsis 'Early Sunrise'
Dianthus deltoides	Pinks
Digitalis purpurea	Foxglove (biennial)
Galium odoratum	Sweet Woodruff
Geranium maculatum	Cranesbill
Hemerocallis sp.	Daylily 'Patricia Fay', 'Red Magic', 'Yellowstone', 'Stella D'Oro'
Heuchera micrantha	Heuchera 'Palace Purple'
Heuchera sanguinea	Coral Bells
Hosta sieboldiana	Hosta
Lamium maculatum	Lamium 'White Nancy', 'Pink Pewter'
Nepeta x faassenii	Catmint, Dwarf
Oenothera missouriensis	Sundrops
Primula sp.	Primrose
Pulsatilla vulgaris	Pasque Flower
Sedum spectabile	Sedum, 'Autumn Joy'
Sedum spurium	Sedum, 'Dragon's Blood'
Stachys byzantina	Lamb's Ears
Tanacetum coccineum	Pyrethrum Daisy
Thymus praecox	Creeping Thyme
Yucca filamentosa	Adam's Needle
Herbs and Vegetables
Agastache foeniculum	Anise-Hyssop
Allium sp.	Chives, Garlic Chives, Walking Onion
Angelica archangelica	Angelica
Antheum graveolens	Dill (annual)
Capsicum sp.	Pepper (several varieties - sweet and hot)
Foeniculum vulgare dulce	Fennel (annual)
Lavandula angustifolia	Lavender 'Lady'
Levisticum officinale	Lovage
Lypersicon sp.	Tomato (many heirloom varieties)
Melissa officinalis	Lemon Balm
Mentha piperita vulgaris	Peppermint
Origanum vulgare	Sweet Marjoram (annual)
Origanum vulgare hirtum	Greek Oregano
Osimum sp.	Thai Basil, Sweet Basil, Purple Ruffles, Sweet Dani, Genovese (annual)
Petroselinum crispum	Parsley (biennial)
Rosmarinus officinalis	Rosemary
Salvia officinalis	Garden Sage
Satureja hortensis	Summer Savory (annual)
Stachys officinalis	Betony
Symphytum officinale	Common Comfrey
Tanacetum parthenium	Feverfew
Thymus vulgaris	English Thyme
Valeriana officinalis	Valerian
Exotic Annuals
The Ecology Park's selection of annual flowers serve a range of uses, as well as looking attractive. They include butterfly nectar plants, plants which attract hummingbirds, are drought-tolerant or serve as "everlastings" - flowers which dry well for homespun crafts. Available annuals include:
Ageratum	Ageratum 'Blue Danube', 'Florist Blue'
Antirrhinum	Snapdragon 'Chimes', 'Rocket'
Dianthus	Dianthus 'Telstar'
Gazania	Gazania 'Kontiki'
Gomphrena	Gomphrena 'QIS'
Helichrysum	Strawflower
Heliotrope	Heliotrope 'Marine'
Lagurus ovatus	Hare's Tail Grass
Lobelia sp.	Lobelia 'Crystal Palace'
Mimosa pudica	Sensitive Plant
Nicotiana sp.	Nicotiana, 'Perfume Mix', 'Saratoga'
Nicotiana sylvestris	Nicotiana 'Only the Lonely'
Pennisetum setaceum	Fountain Grass
Rudbeckia sp.	Rudbeckia 'Prairie Sunrise'
Salvia sp.	Salvia 'Lady in Red', 'Marble Arch Rose', 'Victoria'
Tagetes	Marigold 'Lemon Gem', 'Tangerine Gem'
Verbena sp.	Verbena 'Imagination', 'Bonariensis', 'Serenity Mix', 'Toronto'