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Milkweed is often overlooked as a simple weed. It is however absolutely vital for monarch butterflies and other insects. It is the only plant on which monarch caterpillars can feed. Plus, its pink flowers are adorable, fragrant, and enjoyed by bees and other pollinators. Milkweed requires minimal care and can thrive in poor soils. A must have for gardeners wishing to do their part for biodiversity.
Package: 60 seeds
To discover more insects that rely on the milkweed plant, visit: https://wimastergardener.org/article/common-milkweed-insects/
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The common ox-eye is a gorgeous wild perennial, native to North America. It produces a lot of flowers and nectar, benefiting greatly to pollinators of all types. Can be used to stabilize shorelines. Drought-tolerant.
Package: 30 seeds
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Evening primerose is a native plant in Quebec. It blooms from June until September and gives off an enjoyable scent. The yellow flowers, which are edible, open in just a few minutes at the end of the day and close down in the morning the next day, hence the 'evening star' nickname (and Belle de nuit in French). During the whole summer, new flower buds open every evening. This plant attracts different moth species as well as bees. The root is edible and turns pink when cooked, granting it the nickname 'gardener's ham' in French (jambon des jardiniers). It is recommended to harvest the roots when they are still young (before flowering) if they are meant to be eaten. This prevents them from turning bitter. Their sweet taste is reminiscent of salsify and parsnip. The young leaves can also be eaten.
An oil rich in fatty acids and good for the health is also extracted from evening primerose seeds.
Package: Around 500 seeds
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Echinaceas are a perennial plant that flowers thorough the whole summer. Native from North America, it is a hardy plant that won't fail to embellish your garden. They will attract butterflies, bumblebees and other pollinators during the summer, and the birds will feed on its seeds during the winter. Their gorgeous pink flowers will look great in bouquets or as dried flowers. Purple coneflowers are used in traditional herbalism to boost the immune system.
Package: 50 seeds
Photo credit: https://www.gardenstylesanantonio.com/garden-tips-blog/plant/purple-coneflower/
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Wild bergamote, or purple bee balm, is a native perennial. Its fragrant pink flowers attract insect pollinators and hummingbirds. It grows naturally in prairies and open areas. Both the leaves and the flowers are edible, and are exquisite for herbal teas. Choosing native species is choosing biodiversity.
Package: 500 seeds
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Common yarrow is a perennial, part of the asteraceae family. It is know to be edible and medicinal; it has invigorating, digestive, antispasmodic, haemostatic, hypotensive, and healing (scarring) properties. Nothing less! This might be the reason why this plant was found, during a DNA analysis, in Neanderthal dental plaque! Really, yarrow was found in archeological excavation done in a Neanderthal grave. Additionally, it is a great host plant for several beneficial insects in the garden.
Package: 100 seeds
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Perennial aromatic plant adored by pollinators, thanks to its lavender flower spikes who provide nectar throughout the season. The anise-scented leaves make excellent herbal teas. No garden is complete without this wonderful herb! Self-seeding.
Package: 200 seeds
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