Sundrops have large, bright yellow flowers. They bloom in late spring and summer. Interestingly, their flowers open when exposed to sunlight hence the name sundrops. Their bright yellow colour makes them attractive to birds such as hummingbirds. To learn more about sundrops, visit:

• Gardenia – Sundrops 
• Wildflower Center – Sundrops

Violets bloom in the spring and can be found in both forests and fields. Typically growing 3-10 inches tall, they act as great groundcovers under larger perennials. These asymmetrical blue/violet flowers attract a variety of native bees and butterflies, such as Fritillary butterflies, providing an early-season nectar source. To learn more, visit:

• In Our Nature – Violets
• Ontario Wildflowers – Violets  

Wild Bergamot is a tall, upright native wildflower reaching 2-4 feet in height. It produces clusters of purple/pink tubular flowers in the summer. These blooms attract a range of pollinators, including bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Wild Bergamot belongs to the mint family and has a characteristic minty scent. To learn more, visit:

• Wildflower Center – Wild Bergamot
• Ontario Wildflowers – Wild Bergamot 

Wild Columbine is a native wildflower found across Ontario, blooming in late spring with unique, red/pink and yellow nodding flowers. It grows 1-2 feet tall and is a favorite of hummingbirds and early-season pollinators. To learn more about Wild Columbine, visit:

• Wildflower Center – Wild Columbine
• Ontario Wildflowers – Wild Columbine  

Wild Geraniums have pink, white or purple, 5-petalled flowers. Their distinct leaves have 5 deep-cut lobes. Wild geraniums typically flower in early spring. The beautiful flowers attract bees and bird pollinators. To learn more about wild geraniums, visit:

• Wildflower Center – Wild Geranium
• Ontario Wildflowers – Wild Geraniums