ENPS Plant Database

The floral emblem of the Yukon, Fireweed is named for its tendency to sweep through burnt landscapes after a fire.

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.

More common south of the Edmonton area, this plant has a reputation for "wandering" in the garden. (Don't eat the beans!)

Not a true aster, these sprawley, hairy wildflowers do well in hot, dry garden areas.

Large palmate leaves and bright yellow flowers look a little like buttercups.

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. 

The common name of this Alexander comes from the heart-shaped leaves at the base of its stem. It has bright yellow flowers in a flat-topped cluster.

A herbaceous native perennial that displays clusters of purple blossoms through summer into fall.

Rare in the Edmonton area.

If left to stand, the snow-covered stalks and seed heads form interesting shapes in the winter landscape.