GARDENING CONT.
She suggests gardeners visit the outdoor gardens near The Leaf in Assiniboine Park, which showcase an abundance of native wildflowers and grasses, to help make choices for their yards. Most nurseries and garden centres in Winnipeg and the surrounding areas carry a wide range of these plants. Visiting them will result in you getting the best advice and varieties for your garden, DuBois says. DuBois shared some of her favourite prairie wildflowers, factoring in soil type, sun exposure, watering needs, height and visual appeal.
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Considered a sacred plant by Indigenous Peoples, this sage is sometimes burned for ceremonies. Its foliage is a sage green colour with a sage scent and interesting texture. It has a pretty white- yellow flower and can spread a lot via rhizomes, but it is easily controlled. It grows best in full to part sun.
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Although turtleheads can be temperamental to grow, DuBois says it’s a nice late-blooming wildflower that likes shade and does best in more moist soil.
30 PARADE of HOMES SPRING 2025
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