Harebells’ unique thimble-like shape make them attractive to hummingbirds and bees. Its wiry stem grows 1-foot tall and looks like tall grass prior to flowering. Their blue and purple flowers are small and delicate and bloom during the summer months. To learn more about harebell’s visit:

• U.S. Forest Service – Harebells
• Ontario Wildflowers – Harebells 

Heath asters are similar to new-england asters, however, they have small white flowers that are typically more densely crowded. Heath asters are named after their heath-like, small and narrow, leaves. They can grow up to 3-feet tall and attract pollinators like bumblebees. Like new-england asters, they bloom in late summer. To learn more about heath asters, visit:

• Ontario Wildflowers – Heath Aster 
• Wildflower Center – Heath Aster

New-England aster flowers have a yellow or orange clustered center surrounded by white, blue or purple petals. Flowers and leaves can become clumped on the stems which can grow up to 6-feet tall. New-England asters bloom in late summer up until frost. They attract pollinators such as bumblebees and other insects. To learn more about new-england asters, visit:

• Wildflower Center – New-England Aster
• Ontario Wildflowers – New-England Aster 

The pale purple coneflower grows a tall, thin stem 4-feet tall. At the top of this stem you can find a large head of dropping petals, typically white or purple in colour. These flowers begin blooming in May and attract bees and butterfly pollinators. To learn more about the pale purple coneflower, visit:

• Wildflower Center- Pale Purple Coneflower
• Ontario Wildflowers – Pale Purple Coneflower 

Pearly everlasting’s cotton-like stems can grow 1-3-feet tall, often with others to create a bush-like appearance. Its clustered white petals grow around a yellow center. Pearly everlasting is a favourite to butterflies and insects and known to be a food source for Painted lady butterflies. To learn more on pearly everlasting, visit:

• Wildflower Center – Pearly Everlasting 
• Ontario Native Plants – Pearly Everlasting