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Fall is the perfect time to plant flowers that need the cold to germinate naturally.
Did you know there are flowers that need cold and moist conditions to germinate? This is called cold stratification. These seeds can be sewed late in the fall after the growing season is over, but before the ground freezes. Just scatter the seeds on loosened soil, press them in lightly and let winter take care of the stratification for you.
Coneflowers are an easy-to-grow perennial with long-lasting daisy-like flowers that attract pollinators and songbirds. They are commonly used as border plants and come in several colours.
Columbine grows best in full sun in cooler conditions. It doesn’t, however, tolerate excessive heat and will begin to decline in the summer. Columbine provides nectar in early spring to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.
Milkweed are perennial plants and take three years to flower and produce seed pods. Milkweed is native to Canada and require six to eight hours of sunlight to thrive.
Yarrow is pest-resistant, drought-resistant, attracts butterflies, and is excellent for cutting and drying. Yarrow has been known for several positive health effects including wound healing, digestion, treating menstrual pain, and reducing inflammation.
Poppies like direct sunlight and come in many shades including yellow, orange, pink, purple, cream, and even blue. The most commonly known poppy for Canadians is the red poppy.
Blanket Flower are an easy-to-grow, short-lived wildflower with richly colored, daisy-like blooms. They are known for their ability to withstand drought.
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