Plant Catalogue

Province-wide, Zone 1Full sunJuly–Aug

Prairie Crocus

Pulsatilla patens

sipihkopiyak(Cree)

Southern & Central AB, Zone 2Full sunMarch–May

Protoanemonin — mildly toxic to skin and if consumed

Blanket Flower

Gaillardia aristata

paskwawi-waposakây(Cree)

Southern & Central AB, Zone 2Full sun, dry soilJune–Aug

Yellow Lady's Slipper

Cypripedium parviflorum

maskasiy(Cree)

Peace River, FoothillsShade, moist forestMay–June

nativemedicinalediblepollinators

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

mikwayos-waskway(Cree)

Parkland, Southern AB, Zone 3Full sun, dry-moistJuly–Aug

Prickly Pear Cactus

Opuntia polyacantha

oomohpoksis(Blackfoot)

Badlands, Milk River, Waterton, Zone 3Full sun, rocky/sandyJune–July

Sharp spines & glochids (tiny barbed hairs)

Buffaloberry

Shepherdia canadensis

mihkominahtik(Cree)

Province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeAug–Sept (harvest)

nativeediblepoisonouspollinators

Blue Camas

Camassia quamash

quamash

Foothills, Peace River, Zone 4Part shade, moistMay–June

Verify ID before harvest — deadly Death Camas lookalike exists

Canada Anemone

Anemone canadensis

notimewask(Cree)

Province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shade, moistMay–July

Protoanemonin in fresh plant — mildly toxic if chewed

Sticky Purple Geranium

Geranium viscosissimum

maskihkiy-waskway(Cree)

Foothills, Rocky Mtns, Zone 3Part shade, moistMay–July

Golden Bean

Thermopsis rhombifolia

Southern AB Prairie, Zone 2Full sun, dryApril–June

Canada Yew

Taxus canadensis

ayapisk(Cree)

Boreal Forest, Peace RiverDeep shade, moistAug–Oct (berries)

Mountain Death Camas

Anticlea elegans

maskihkiy (extreme caution)

Mountains, Foothills, PrairieMoist meadowsJune–Aug

Blue Grama Grass

Bouteloua gracilis

paskwawi-maskosiy(Cree)

Southern AB Prairie, Zone 3Full sun, xeriscapeJune–Oct

Mock Orange

Philadelphus lewisii

ooksina'pi(Blackfoot)

Foothills, SW Alberta, Zone 4Full sun to part shadeJune–July

Wild Currant & Gooseberry

Ribes oxyacanthoides

saskwes-minahtik(Cree)

Province-wide, Zone 2Part shade, moistJuly–Aug (harvest)

Boreal Forest, Parkland, Zone 2Full sunAugust (cherries)

Pin Cherry

Prunus pensylvanica

pisimohkan-minahtik(Cree)

nativeediblepoisonous

Pits, leaves, and bark contain cyanogenic compounds — toxic to cats, dogs & livestock

The Herbarium

Wild Rose

Rosa acicularis

okiniy(Plains Cree)

Province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeJune–July

The Herbarium

Saskatoon Berry

Amelanchier alnifolia

ᓓᒴᒣᓈᓇ(Cree (sakweminan))

Province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeJuly–Aug (harvest)

Seeds and leaves contain cyanogenic compounds like other Prunus-family kin — ripe berries OK but large seed quantities problematic for dogs

Water Hemlock

Cicuta douglasii

Province-wide wetlandsMoist areasJune–Aug

Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

wapanewask(Cree)

Province-wide, Zone 2Full sunJune–Sept

Can cause GI upset, dermatitis, or increased sun sensitivity in cats, dogs & horses

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Spreading Dogbane

Apocynum androsaemifolium

wapamew-waskway(Cree)

Province-wideOpen woods, roadsidesJune–Aug

Labrador Tea

Rhododendron groenlandicum

maskekowask(Cree)

Boreal Forest, N. Alberta, Zone 2Boreal bogs & muskegJune–July

Moderate use only

Peace Lily

Spathiphyllum wallisii

Indoor (native to Colombia & Venezuela)Low to medium indirect light — one of the best flowering plants for dim spotsYear-round (best in spring/summer)

Bog Rosemary

Andromeda polifolia

Northern & Boreal AB, Zone 2Full sun, sphagnum bogsMay–June

Paper Birch

Betula papyrifera

waskway(Cree)

Province-wide, Zone 1Full sunApr–May (catkins)

Swamp Birch

Betula pumila

Northern & Wetland AB, Zone 2Part shadeMay–June (catkins)

Province-wide (wetlands), Zone 2Full sun, wetApr–June

Marsh Marigold

Caltha palustris

nativepoisonousedible

Toxic if raw

Water Sedge

Carex aquatilis

Province-wide (wetlands), Zone 1Full sun, wetMay–July

Red Osier Dogwood

Cornus sericea

Province-wide (moist areas), Zone 2Full sun, moistMay–June

Fireberry Hawthorn

Crataegus chrysocarpa

Parkland & Foothills, Zone 2Full sunMay–June

Wolf Willow

Elaeagnus commutata

Province-wide (prairies & parkland), Zone 1Full sunApr–May

Crowberry

Empetrum nigrum

asiavik(Iñupiaq)

Northern & Alpine AB, Zone 1Full sunMay–June

Province-wide, Zone 1Full sunSpore plant (no bloom)

Common Horsetail

Equisetum arvense

nativeediblepoisonous

Oak Fern

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

Boreal & Foothills, Zone 2Deep shadeFern (spores)

Tamarack

Larix laricina

wâkinâkan(Plains Cree)

Boreal & Muskeg, Zone 1Full sunApr–May (cones)

Province-wide (boreal), Zone 1Full sunApr–May (cones)

White Spruce

Picea glauca

wâpasiht(Plains Cree)

nativeediblemedicinal

Black Spruce

Picea mariana

Northern & Boreal AB, Zone 1Full sunApr–May (cones)

Lodgepole Pine

Pinus contorta var. latifolia

Foothills & Mountains, Zone 2Full sunMay–July (cones)

Balsam Poplar

Populus balsamifera

mîtos(Plains Cree)

Province-wide (riparian), Zone 1Full sunMar–Apr (catkins)

Province-wide (parkland), Zone 1Full sunApr–May

Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

takwahiminan(Cree)

nativeediblepoisonous

Pits, leaves, bark contain cyanogenic compounds — wilted leaves especially toxic to livestock, dogs

Snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus

Province-wide, Zone 2Part shadeJune–Aug

Cattail

Typha latifolia

Province-wide (wetlands), Zone 1Full sun, wetJune–July

High Bush Cranberry

Viburnum edule

Northern & Boreal AB, Zone 1Part shadeMay–June

nativeceremonialmedicinal

Sweetgrass

Anthoxanthum nitens

ᒣᒯᒢᒴᒣᒢ — misiskwamis(Cree)

Prairies & Parkland (moist meadows)Full sun, moistJune–July

Alpine Sweetvetch

Hedysarum alpinum

Foothills & Northern AB, Zone 1Full sun to part shadeJune–Aug

Seed pods toxic

Canada Mayflower

Maianthemum canadense

Boreal Forest, Parkland, Zone 2Shade, moist forestMay–June

Berries mildly toxic

Garden ornamental; naturalized in shadePart to full shade, moistMay–June

Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis

poisonous

Tall Bluebells

Mertensia paniculata

Foothills, Boreal AB, Zone 2Part shade, moistJune–Aug

Red Baneberry

Actaea rubra

Boreal & Foothills, Zone 2Shade, moistMay–June

Western Wood Lily

Lilium philadelphicum

mihko-waposakây(Cree)

Parkland, Foothills, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeJune–July

Meadow Arnica

Arnica chamissonis

Foothills, Mountains, Zone 2Full sun, moistJune–Aug

Common Yellow Wood Sorrel

Oxalis stricta

Province-wide (disturbed ground)Full sun to part shadeMay–Sept

Oxalic acid — small amounts only

Wild Strawberry

Fragaria virginiana

otehimin(Cree)

Province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeJune–July (fruit)

Showy Jacob's Ladder

Polemonium pulcherrimum

Rocky Mtns, Foothills, Zone 3Full sun to part shadeJune–Aug

Northern Bedstraw

Galium boreale

Province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeJune–Aug

Yellow Prairie Violet

Viola nuttallii

Southern & Central AB Prairie, Zone 3Full sun, dry to moistApril–July

Heart-leaved Alexander

Zizia aptera

Prairie, Parkland, Zone 3Full sun to part shadeMay–June

Wild Mint

Mentha arvensis

Province-wide wet areas, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeJuly–Sept

Generally safe but large quantities may upset cats & dogs

Purple Prairie Clover

Dalea purpurea

Southern AB Prairie, Zone 3Full sunJuly–Aug

Harebell

Campanula rotundifolia

Province-wide (prairie to alpine), Zone 2Full sun to part shadeJune–Sept

Smooth Aster

Symphyotrichum laeve

Prairie & Parkland, Zone 3Full sun to part shadeAug–Oct

Giant Hyssop

Agastache foeniculum

Parkland, Boreal edges, Zone 3Full sunJuly–Sept

Silverweed

Potentilla anserina

Province-wide, shorelines & moist ground, Zone 2Full sunJune–Aug

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Northern Goldenrod

Solidago multiradiata

Rocky Mtns, Foothills, Northern AB, Zone 2Full sunJuly–Sept

introducedpoisonousinvasive

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Meadow Buttercup

Ranunculus acris

Introduced throughout Alberta — pastures, ditches, meadowsFull sun to part shadeMay–Aug

Wild Blue Flax

Linum lewisii

Prairie, Foothills, Zone 3Full sunJune–Aug

Pale Comandra

Comandra umbellata

Prairie, Parkland, Foothills, Zone 3Full sun to part shadeMay–July

Boreal Forest, Parkland, Zone 2Shade to part shadeMay–July (berries Aug–Sept)

Wild Sarsaparilla

Aralia nudicaulis

nativeediblemedicinal

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Prickly Saxifrage

Saxifraga tricuspidata

Rocky Mtns, Northern AB, Zone 1Full sun to part shadeJune–Aug

introducedmedicinalinvasive

Common Mullein

Verbascum thapsus

Introduced throughout Alberta — disturbed ground, roadsides, gravel pitsFull sunJune–Sept (2nd year)

Large leaf hairs can irritate skin & mucous membranes

Rough Fescue

Festuca campestris

Foothills & Montane grasslands, S & Central AB, Zone 3Full sunJune–July

Northern Starflower

Lysimachia borealis

Boreal Forest, N & NE Alberta, Zone 2Part to full shadeMay–July

Nodding Onion

Allium cernuum

Grasslands, Parkland, Foothills, Zone 3Full sun to part shadeJuly–Aug

Yellow Pond Lily

Nuphar variegata

Province-wide ponds, slow streams, lake shallows, Zone 2Full sun (water 30–200 cm deep)June–Aug

Trembling Aspen

Populus tremuloides

mitos(Cree)

Province-wide, Zone 1Full sunMar–May (catkins)

Jack Pine

Pinus banksiana

Boreal Forest, Zone 1Full sunMay–June (cones)

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Plains Cottonwood

Populus deltoides

Southern AB river valleys, Zone 3Full sunApr–May (catkins)

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Narrowleaf Cottonwood

Populus angustifolia

SW Alberta mountain valleys, Zone 3Full sunApr–May (catkins)

Manitoba Maple

Acer negundo

Parkland & SE AB riparian, Zone 3Full sun to part shadeApr–May

Seeds toxic to horses (cause seasonal pasture myopathy)

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Bur Oak

Quercus macrocarpa

SE Alberta (Cypress Hills, Milk River), Zone 3Full sunMay–June

Acorns and young leaves contain tannins — toxic to horses and cattle in quantity

Douglas-fir

Pseudotsuga menziesii

SW Alberta (Waterton, Crowsnest), Zone 4Full sun to part shadeApr–May (cones)

Western Larch

Larix occidentalis

SW Alberta (Crowsnest), Zone 3Full sunMay (cones)

Speckled Alder

Alnus incana subsp. rugosa

Boreal & Parkland wetlands, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeMar–Apr (catkins)

Bebb's Willow

Salix bebbiana

Province-wide, Zone 1Full sun to part shadeApr–May (catkins)

Sandbar Willow

Salix exigua

Province-wide riparian zones, Zone 2Full sunMay–June (catkins)

Pussy Willow

Salix discolor

acimosihkansak(Plains Cree)

Parkland & Boreal, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeMar–Apr (catkins)

Boreal, Foothills, Mountains, Zone 2Full sunMay–June; berries ripen 2–3 years later

Common Juniper

Juniperus communis

nativeediblemedicinal

Essential oils can irritate kidneys in pets (and pregnant women); small amounts generally safe

Creeping Juniper

Juniperus horizontalis

Prairie, Parkland, Foothills, Zone 2Full sunMay (cones)

Essential oils mildly toxic to cats & dogs in quantity

Twinflower

Linnaea borealis

Boreal Forest, Foothills, Mountains, Zone 1Part to full shadeJune–July

Bog Laurel

Kalmia polifolia

Boreal bogs & muskeg, Zone 1Full sun (in bogs)June–July

nativeediblemedicinalceremonial

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

maskomin(Plains Cree)

Boreal, Foothills, Alpine, Zone 1Full sun to part shadeMay–June; berries persist into winter

Bog Cranberry

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Boreal bogs & muskeg, Zone 1Full sun (in bogs)June–July; berries Sept–Oct

Lingonberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Boreal Forest, Foothills, Alpine, Zone 1Part shade to full sunJune; harvest Aug–Sept

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Low-bush Blueberry

Vaccinium myrtilloides

îyinimin(Plains Cree)

Boreal Forest, Foothills, Zone 1Full sun to part shadeMay–June; harvest July–Aug

Dwarf Birch

Betula glandulosa

Alpine, Boreal wetlands, Zone 1Full sunMay–June (catkins)

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Bracted Honeysuckle

Lonicera involucrata

Foothills, Mountains, Boreal, Zone 2Part shade to full sunJune–July; fruit Aug–Sept

Berries cause GI upset in cats, dogs, humans

Twining Honeysuckle

Lonicera dioica

Parkland, Boreal, Zone 2Part shadeJune–July

Berries mildly toxic if consumed in quantity

Prairie Smoke

Geum triflorum

Prairie, Parkland, Foothills, Zone 3Full sunMay–July

Yellow Avens

Geum aleppicum

Province-wide (moist areas), Zone 2Full sun to part shadeJune–Aug

Cloudberry

Rubus chamaemorus

Northern boreal bogs, Zone 1Full sun (in bogs)June; harvest late July–Aug

Dewberry

Rubus pubescens

Boreal, Parkland woods, Zone 2Part shadeJune; harvest July–Aug

Thimbleberry

Rubus parviflorus

Foothills, Rocky Mtns, Zone 3Part shadeJune–July; harvest July–Aug

Wild Red Raspberry

Rubus idaeus subsp. strigosus

ayoskan(Plains Cree)

Province-wide, Zone 1Full sun to part shadeJune; harvest July–Aug

Prairie Rose

Rosa arkansana

Prairie, Parkland, Zone 3Full sunJune–July

Woods' Rose

Rosa woodsii

Province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeJune–July

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Fairy Slipper Orchid

Calypso bulbosa

Boreal, Foothills, Mountains, Zone 2Deep shade, moist forestMay–June

White Bog Orchid

Platanthera dilatata

Boreal, Foothills, Mountains wetlands, Zone 1Full sun to part shade (wet)June–Aug

Round-leaved Orchid

Galearis rotundifolia

Boreal Forest, Foothills, Zone 2Shade, moist forestJune–July

Spotted Coralroot

Corallorhiza maculata

Boreal, Foothills, Mountains, Zone 2Deep shadeJune–July

Early Coralroot

Corallorhiza trifida

Boreal, Foothills wetlands, Zone 1ShadeMay–June

Rattlesnake Plantain

Goodyera oblongifolia

Boreal, Foothills forests, Zone 2Deep to part shadeJuly–Aug

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Wild Columbine

Aquilegia brevistyla

Foothills, Boreal, Mountains, Zone 2Part shadeJune–July

Seeds and roots contain cardiogenic glycosides — do not ingest

Yellow Columbine

Aquilegia flavescens

Foothills, Rocky Mountains, Zone 3Full sun to part shade (alpine)June–Aug

Cardiogenic glycosides in seeds — do not ingest

Western Canada Violet

Viola canadensis

Boreal, Foothills forests, Zone 2Part to full shadeMay–July

Northern Bog Violet

Viola nephrophylla

Wetlands province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shade (wet)May–June

Early Blue Violet

Viola adunca

Province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeApr–June

Marsh Violet

Viola palustris

Boreal wetlands & fens, Zone 1Part shadeMay–July

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Shooting Star

Dodecatheon pulchellum

Foothills, Mountains, Parkland, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeMay–July

Golden Corydalis

Corydalis aurea

Province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeMay–July

nativemedicinalceremonial

Prairie Sage

Artemisia frigida

mostospi(Cree)

Prairie, Parkland, Zone 2Full sunJuly–Sept (inconspicuous flowers)

nativemedicinalceremonial

Silver Sage

Artemisia ludoviciana

mostospi(Cree)

Prairie, Parkland, Zone 3Full sunJuly–Sept

Essential oils in large quantities can cause GI upset and neurological effects in pets

Dotted Blazing Star

Liatris punctata

Prairie, Parkland, Zone 3Full sunAug–Sept

Showy Aster

Eurybia conspicua

Parkland, Foothills woods, Zone 3Part shadeJuly–Sept

Arrow-leaved Coltsfoot

Petasites frigidus var. sagittatus

Boreal wetlands, Parkland, Zone 1Part shadeApr–May

Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — hepatotoxic in quantity, do not ingest

Palmate Coltsfoot

Petasites frigidus var. palmatus

Boreal Forest, Foothills, Zone 1Part shadeApr–May

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids — do not ingest

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Rosy Pussytoes

Antennaria rosea

Prairie, Alpine, Zone 2Full sunMay–July

Pearly Everlasting

Anaphalis margaritacea

Province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeJuly–Sept

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Pink Wintergreen

Pyrola asarifolia

Boreal, Foothills forests, Zone 2Part to full shadeJune–Aug

One-sided Wintergreen

Orthilia secunda

Boreal, Foothills, Mountains, Zone 2Part to full shadeJune–Aug

Pipsissewa

Chimaphila umbellata

Boreal, Foothills conifer forests, Zone 2Deep to part shadeJune–Aug

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Indian Pipe

Monotropa uniflora

Boreal, Foothills conifer forests, Zone 2Deep shadeJuly–Aug

Contains glycosides; do not ingest

False Solomon's Seal

Maianthemum racemosum

Boreal, Foothills woods, Zone 2Part to full shadeMay–July

Berries and roots cause mild GI upset in cats, dogs

Star-flowered False Solomon's Seal

Maianthemum stellatum

Province-wide, Zone 2Part to full shadeMay–July

Berries cause GI upset if chewed

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Queen's Cup

Clintonia uniflora

SW Alberta mountains, Zone 3Deep to part shadeJune–July; blue berry Aug–Sept

Berries mildly toxic if consumed

Bunchberry

Cornus canadensis

Boreal Forest, Foothills, Zone 1Part to full shadeJune–July; berries Aug–Sept

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Moss Campion

Silene acaulis

Alpine (Rocky Mountains), Zone 1Full sunJune–Aug

Long-stalked Starwort

Stellaria longipes

Province-wide, Zone 1Full sun to part shadeMay–Aug

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Mountain Bluebell

Mertensia ciliata

Rocky Mountains, Zone 3Part shadeJune–Aug

Scarlet Paintbrush

Castilleja miniata

Foothills, Mountains, Zone 3Full sunJune–Aug

Can accumulate selenium from soil — avoid letting pets browse in large quantity

Yellow Paintbrush

Castilleja lutescens

Foothills, Montane meadows, Zone 3Full sunJune–Aug

May accumulate selenium — do not let pets browse heavily

Hedge Nettle

Stachys palustris

Wet meadows province-wide, Zone 2Full sun to part shade (wet)July–Aug

Sky Pilot

Polemonium viscosum

Alpine Rocky Mountains, Zone 1Full sunJuly–Aug

Western Wheatgrass

Pascopyrum smithii

Prairie, Parkland, Zone 2Full sunJune–July

Slender Wheatgrass

Elymus trachycaulus

Province-wide, Zone 1Full sunJune–July

June Grass

Koeleria macrantha

Prairie, Parkland, Foothills, Zone 2Full sunJune–July

Needle-and-thread Grass

Hesperostipa comata

Mixed-grass Prairie, Zone 3Full sunJune–July

Sharp seed awns can embed in pet ears, eyes, and skin — remove from pet fur promptly

Porcupine Grass

Hesperostipa spartea

Parkland, moister prairie, Zone 2Full sunJune–July

Sharp awns can work into pet fur and skin

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

SE Alberta prairie, Parkland, Zone 3Full sunAug–Oct (fall colour spectacular)

Awned Sedge

Carex atherodes

Province-wide wetlands, Zone 1Full sun, wetJune–July

Hard-stem Bulrush

Schoenoplectus acutus

Province-wide shallow water, Zone 1Full sunJuly–Aug

Common Spike-rush

Eleocharis palustris

Province-wide wetlands, Zone 1Full sun, wetJune–Aug

Northern Reedgrass

Calamagrostis stricta

Wet meadows province-wide, Zone 1Full sun to part shade (wet)July–Aug

Ostrich Fern

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Boreal, Parkland moist woods, Zone 2Part to full shadeFerns do not flower

Raw fiddleheads and mature fronds cause GI upset; fully cooked fiddleheads safe

Lady Fern

Athyrium filix-femina

Boreal, Foothills, Mountains, Zone 2Part to full shadeFerns do not flower

Bracken Fern

Pteridium aquilinum

Boreal Forest, Foothills, Zone 2Full sun to part shadeFerns do not flower

Fragile Fern

Cystopteris fragilis

Province-wide (rocky habitats), Zone 2Part to full shadeFerns do not flower

Rusty Cliff Fern

Woodsia ilvensis

Province-wide (cliffs, rocks), Zone 2Full sun to part shadeFerns do not flower

Wood Horsetail

Equisetum sylvaticum

Boreal, Foothills forests, Zone 1Part to full shadeSpore plant (spring cones)

Contains thiaminase — toxic to horses in hay; generally safe for cats/dogs

Meadow Horsetail

Equisetum pratense

Province-wide moist areas, Zone 1Part shadeSpore plant (spring cones)

Thiaminase toxic to horses

Stair-step Moss

Hylocomium splendens

Boreal, Foothills, Mountains, Zone 1Part to full shadeSpore plant (non-flowering)

Red-stemmed Feather Moss

Pleurozium schreberi

Boreal Forest province-wide, Zone 1Part to full shadeSpore plant (non-flowering)

Knight's Plume Moss

Ptilium crista-castrensis

Boreal, Foothills conifer forests, Zone 1Deep to part shadeSpore plant (non-flowering)

Sphagnum

Sphagnum spp.

Boreal bogs & muskeg province-wide, Zone 1Full sun to part shade (in bogs)Spore plant (non-flowering)

Northern boreal, subarctic, Zone 1Full sun to part shadeNon-flowering (lichen)

Reindeer Lichen

Cladonia rangiferina

nativelichen

Foothills, Rocky Mountains conifer forests, Zone 3Part sun on tree barkNon-flowering (lichen)

Wolf Lichen

Letharia vulpina

nativelichenpoisonous

Boreal, Foothills, Mountains, Zone 2Grows on tree branches in part shadeNon-flowering (lichen)

Old Man's Beard

Usnea spp.

nativelichenmedicinal

Generally safe but usnic acid can cause GI upset if consumed in quantity

Wild Calla

Calla palustris

Boreal pond edges & fens, Zone 1Full sun to part shade (wet)June–July

Bogbean

Menyanthes trifoliata

Boreal fens & pond edges, Zone 1Full sun (wet)May–July

Contains bitter glycosides — mild GI upset if consumed raw

Marsh Cinquefoil

Comarum palustre

Wetlands province-wide, Zone 1Full sun to part shade (wet)June–Aug

Water Smartweed

Persicaria amphibia

Province-wide still water & wet shores, Zone 1Full sunJune–Sept

White Water Lily

Nymphaea leibergii

Boreal ponds & lakes, Zone 2Full sunJune–Aug

Bur-reed

Sparganium eurycarpum

Province-wide wetlands, Zone 2Full sunJuly–Aug

Common Duckweed

Lemna minor

Province-wide still water, Zone 1Full sunRarely flowers (tiny)

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Northern Pitcher Plant

Sarracenia purpurea

Rare — Alberta boreal bogs, Zone 1Full sun (in bogs)June–July

introducedinvasiveprohibited-noxiouspoisonous

Giant Hogweed

Heracleum mantegazzianum

Introduced, scattered in Alberta; report all sightingsFull sun to part shadeJune–July (2nd year)

Purple Loosestrife

Lythrum salicaria

Scattered across Alberta wetlands; report all sightingsFull sun to part shade (wet)July–Sept

Japanese Knotweed

Reynoutria japonica

Scattered in Alberta, especially urban areas; spreadingFull sun to part shadeAug–Sept

Hoary Cress

Lepidium draba

Scattered in southern Alberta, spreading northwardFull sunMay–June

Mustard-family glucosinolates — can cause GI upset and may flavour milk/meat from livestock grazing it

introducedinvasiveprohibited-noxiouspoisonous

Yellow Starthistle

Centaurea solstitialis

Very rare in Alberta — report sightings immediatelyFull sunJuly–Sept

Saltcedar

Tamarix ramosissima

Scattered in southern Alberta river valleys; report sightingsFull sunJune–Aug

Garlic Mustard

Alliaria petiolata

Rare in Alberta — spreading from central/eastern Canada; report sightingsPart to full shade (understory)May–June (2nd year)

Common Crupina

Crupina vulgaris

Not established in Alberta — report any sightingsFull sunJune–July

Barbed seeds can embed in pet fur, ears, eyes

Canada Thistle

Cirsium arvense

Ubiquitous across Alberta — pastures, cropland, ditches, yardsFull sunJune–Aug

Spines injure paws and skin; generally not consumed due to prickles

Leafy Spurge

Euphorbia esula

Widespread in Alberta rangeland and parklandFull sunJune–July

Yellow Toadflax

Linaria vulgaris

Widespread in Alberta rangeland, roadsides, gardensFull sunJune–Sept

Contains mildly toxic glycosides; pets rarely eat enough to cause issues

Dalmatian Toadflax

Linaria dalmatica

Southern & Central Alberta rangelandFull sunJune–Aug

Mildly toxic glycosides

Oxeye Daisy

Leucanthemum vulgare

Widespread across AlbertaFull sunJune–Aug

Mildly toxic to livestock in large quantity; dogs/cats rarely eat enough to cause issues

Scentless Chamomile

Tripleurospermum inodorum

Widespread in Alberta cropland and disturbed groundFull sunJune–Sept

Common Tansy

Tanacetum vulgare

Widespread across AlbertaFull sunJuly–Sept

Creeping Bellflower

Campanula rapunculoides

Widespread in urban Alberta yards and boulevardsFull sun to part shadeJune–Aug

Spotted Knapweed

Centaurea stoebe

Scattered in southern Alberta rangeland; spreadingFull sunJuly–Aug

Diffuse Knapweed

Centaurea diffusa

Southern Alberta rangelandFull sunJuly–Sept

Sharp bracts can injure paws and eyes

Yellow Clematis

Clematis tangutica

Urban and river-valley Alberta; spreadingFull sun to part shadeJuly–Sept

Mildly toxic (protoanemonin) if chewed — oral irritation, GI upset

White Cockle

Silene latifolia

Widespread across AlbertaFull sunJune–Sept

Absinthe Wormwood

Artemisia absinthium

Widespread in Alberta pastures and roadsidesFull sunJuly–Sept

Thujone-containing oils toxic in quantity; cats/dogs usually avoid due to bitter taste

Blueweed

Echium vulgare

Scattered in Alberta; establishing in southern pasturesFull sunJune–Sept

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids — chronic liver toxicity if consumed repeatedly

Common Burdock

Arctium minus

Widespread in Alberta disturbed areasFull sun to part shadeJuly–Sept (2nd year)

Burs tangle in pet fur and cause skin irritation; may require veterinary removal from ears/eyes

Bouncingbet

Saponaria officinalis

Scattered in Alberta — old homesteads, roadsidesFull sun to part shadeJuly–Sept

Nodding Thistle

Carduus nutans

Southern Alberta rangeland; spreadingFull sunJune–Aug (2nd year)

Sharp spines injure paws, eyes; thistles generally not consumed by pets

Monstera Deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa

Indoor (native to Central America)Bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Indoor (native to Southeast Asia)Low to bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Fiddle Leaf Fig

Ficus lyrata

Indoor (native to West Africa)Bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Snake Plant

Dracaena trifasciata

Indoor (native to West Africa)Low to bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Calathea Orbifolia

Calathea orbifolia

Indoor (native to Bolivia)Medium indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Hoya Carnosa

Hoya carnosa

Indoor (native to East Asia, Australia)Bright indirect lightSummer (mature plants)

Polka Dot Begonia

Begonia maculata

Indoor (native to Brazil)Bright indirect lightSpring–Fall (indoors)

Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae

Indoor (native to South Africa)Bright direct sun (4 or more hours daily for blooms)Occasionally indoors on mature root-bound plants

Inch Plant

Tradescantia zebrina

Indoor (native to Mexico)Bright indirect lightSmall lavender flowers occasionally

Sap can irritate skin; mild GI upset if chewed

Alocasia Amazonica

Alocasia amazonica

Indoor (hybrid cultivar)Bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

ZZ Plant

Zamioculcas zamiifolia

Indoor (native to East Africa)Low to bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Raven ZZ

Zamioculcas zamiifolia 'Raven'

Indoor (cultivar)Low to bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Golden Pothos

Epipremnum aureum

Indoor (cultivar)Low to bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Marble Queen Pothos

Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen'

Indoor (cultivar)Bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Neon Pothos

Epipremnum aureum 'Neon'

Indoor (cultivar)Bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Pearls and Jade Pothos

Epipremnum aureum 'Pearls and Jade'

Indoor (cultivar)Bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Silver Satin Pothos

Epipremnum aureum 'Silver Satin'

Indoor (cultivar)Medium to bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Manjula Pothos

Epipremnum aureum 'Manjula'

Indoor (cultivar)Bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Baltic Blue Pothos

Epipremnum aureum 'Baltic Blue'

Indoor (cultivar)Bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Cebu Blue Pothos

Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue'

Indoor (native to the Philippines)Bright indirect lightRarely flowers indoors

Spider Plant

Chlorophytum comosum

Indoor (native to South Africa)Low to bright indirect lightSmall white flowers intermittently

Lipstick Plant

Aeschynanthus radicans

Indoor (native to Southeast Asia)Bright indirect lightSummer–Fall (indoors)

Rubber Plant

Ficus elastica

Indoor (native to S & SE Asia)Bright indirect light; tolerates some morning sunRarely flowers indoors

Chinese Evergreen

Aglaonema commutatum

Indoor (native to SE Asia)Low to medium indirect light; avoid direct sunOccasional white spathe blooms

Dracaena

Dracaena marginata

Indoor (native to Madagascar)Bright indirect light; tolerates lower lightRarely flowers indoors

Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium nidus

Indoor (native to tropical Asia & Pacific)Bright indirect to medium light; no direct sunFerns do not flower

Boston Fern

Nephrolepis exaltata

Indoor (native to the Americas & tropics)Bright indirect lightFerns do not flower

Heartleaf Philodendron

Philodendron hederaceum

Indoor (native to Caribbean & Central America)Bright indirect light; tolerates medium-low lightRarely flowers indoors

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Velvet Philodendron

Philodendron micans

Indoor (native to Mexico & the Caribbean)Bright indirect light — direct sun scorches velvety leavesRarely flowers indoors

Pink Princess Philodendron

Philodendron erubescens

Indoor (native to Colombia)6+ hours of bright indirect light — more light = more pink variegationRarely flowers indoors

String of Pearls

Senecio rowleyanus

Indoor (native to southwest Africa)Bright indirect light with some direct sun (south/west window ideal)Summer (small white fragrant flowers)

String of Hearts

Ceropegia woodii

Indoor (native to southern Africa)Bright indirect light — more light deepens variegationSummer–fall (small lantern-shaped flowers)

Burro's Tail

Sedum morganianum

Indoor (native to Mexico & Honduras)Bright light — morning sun or bright shade; burns in hot afternoon sunSummer (rare indoors — tiny pink/red flowers)

Jade Plant

Crassula ovata

Indoor (native to South Africa)4–6 hours of direct sun or very bright indirect lightWinter (mature plants only)

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Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis

Indoor (origin Arabian Peninsula)Bright light with some direct sunRare indoors (yellow tubular flowers on tall stalk, mature plants)

Haworthia

Haworthiopsis fasciata

Indoor (native to South Africa)Bright indirect light; avoid harsh afternoon sunSummer (small white tubular flowers on wiry stalk)

Echeveria

Echeveria elegans

Indoor (native to Mexico)4+ hours of direct sun dailySpring (pink & yellow bell flowers on arching stem)

African Violet

Saintpaulia ionantha

Indoor (native to Tanzania & Kenya)Bright indirect light (east window ideal)Year-round indoors with enough light

Anthurium

Anthurium andraeanum

Indoor (native to Colombia & Ecuador)Bright indirect light; never direct sunYear-round with ideal conditions

Croton

Codiaeum variegatum

Indoor (native to India, Malaysia, Pacific)Bright indirect light (some direct sun intensifies colour)Rare indoors

Dieffenbachia

Dieffenbachia seguine

Indoor (native to Caribbean & Central/South America)Bright indirect light; tolerates medium lightRare indoors

Cast Iron Plant

Aspidistra elatior

Indoor (native to E Asia)Low to medium indirect light — one of the best true shade houseplantsRare indoors (tiny purple-brown flowers at soil line)

Nerve Plant

Fittonia albivenis

Indoor (native to Peru)Bright indirect light; avoid direct sunRare indoors

Oxalis

Oxalis triangularis

Indoor (native to Brazil)Bright indirect light to some direct sunMost of the year (pale pink flowers)

Umbrella Plant

Schefflera actinophylla

Indoor (native to Australia & New Guinea)Bright indirect light; some morning sun welcomeRare indoors

Norfolk Island Pine

Araucaria heterophylla

Indoor (native to Norfolk Island, South Pacific)Bright indirect light with some direct sun; turn regularly to keep shape symmetricalDoes not flower indoors

ASPCA lists non-toxic, but some pet sources report mild GI upset — best kept out of reach

Tropical Hibiscus

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

Indoor or summer patio (native to East Asia, naturalized across the tropics)Full sun. 4 or more hours of direct light daily for reliable bloomsLate spring through fall outdoors. Year-round indoors with enough light

ASPCA lists Hibiscus rosa-sinensis as non-toxic to dogs and cats, but other Hibiscus species (notably H. syriacus) cause vomiting and diarrhea. Identify the species before assuming safety

Christmas Cactus

Schlumbergera bridgesii

Indoor (native to coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil)Bright indirect light. An east-facing window is ideal. Direct afternoon sun scorches the cladodesLate November to December, sometimes a second smaller flush in spring

Cyclamen

Cyclamen persicum

Indoor (native to the eastern Mediterranean and parts of North Africa)Bright indirect light. Cool conditions (15 to 18 C). Hates warm rooms and drops flowers above 20 COctober to April

Florist's Kalanchoe

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Indoor (native to Madagascar)Bright indirect light to morning direct sunNaturally late winter to early spring; year-round in commerce via light manipulation

Amaryllis

Hippeastrum

Indoor (Hippeastrum genus native to South America, widely hybridized)Bright indirect light to some direct sun while in flower. Full sun outdoors during summer rest period6 to 10 weeks after potting up. Naturally flowers December through March in northern homes

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Wax Begonia

Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum

Indoor or summer annual (cultivated hybrid; parent species native to South America)Bright indirect light to morning direct sun indoors. Sun to part shade outdoorsContinuous from spring through fall outdoors. Nearly year-round indoors with enough light

Cape Primrose

Streptocarpus

Indoor (native to South Africa, Madagascar, and tropical East Africa)Bright indirect light. An east-facing window is ideal. Hates direct hot sunYear-round in good conditions, with peak flushes in spring and fall

Bromeliad (Scarlet Star)

Guzmania lingulata

Indoor (native to Central and South American rainforests)Bright indirect light. Tolerates lower light but bract colour fadesThe bract is long-lasting (3 to 6 months); each rosette blooms once in its lifetime

Gardenia

Gardenia jasminoides

Indoor (native to East Asia, primarily southern China and Japan)Bright indirect light to several hours of morning direct sun. Grow lights help in Alberta wintersLate spring through fall, with a winter rest period

Hummingbird Mint

Agastache (various species and hybrids)

Garden ornamental in Alberta. 'Blue Fortune' and Korean Hyssop hardy to Zone 4 (reliable in Edmonton). Southwestern species (rupestris, cana, aurantiaca) are Zone 5 or 6 and often grown as annuals here.Full sun. Tolerates light afternoon shade but flowers and foliage scent are strongest in full sun.July–September (often re-blooms with deadheading)

Bee Balm

Monarda didyma

Garden perennial in Alberta. Native to eastern North America. Hardy to Zone 4 (reliable in Edmonton); some cultivars hardy to Zone 3.Full sun to part shade. In Edmonton, full sun gives the strongest bloom but afternoon shade reduces mildew risk.July–August, sometimes into September with deadheading

Calibrachoa

Calibrachoa hybrids

Annual in Alberta (perennial in zones 9+). Native parents from South America, primarily Brazil and Argentina.Full sun. Will bloom in part sun but flower production drops sharply with less than 6 hours of direct light.Continuous from May/June planting through first hard frost (typically late September in Edmonton).

Sweet Alyssum

Lobularia maritima

Annual in Alberta (perennial in zones 9+, briefly biennial in zone 7-8). Native to the Mediterranean basin and the Canary Islands.Full sun to part sun. In Alberta, full sun is fine; in southern hot climates it prefers afternoon shade.May/June through September (with a midsummer pause in heat). Continues until killed by hard frost.

Alpine Aster

Aster alpinus

Rocky Mountains, Foothills (alpine & subalpine), Zone 2Full sunLate June–Aug

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Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Native to central & eastern North America; widely cultivated across Alberta, Zone 3Full sunJuly–Sept

Chinese Money Plant

Pilea peperomioides

Indoor (native to Yunnan & Sichuan provinces, China)Bright, indirect light. Tolerates an hour or two of gentle morning sun; afternoon sun scorches the leaves and turns them pale.Rarely indoors; small pinkish-white flowers may appear on mature plants in spring

Haskap

Lonicera caerulea

Garden fruit shrub. Original species circumpolar (Canada, Russia, Japan, northern Europe). Reliably hardy to Zone 1, easy across all of Alberta.Full sun for best yield. Tolerates a few hours of afternoon shade with reduced berry production.Late April to early May (one of the earliest flowering fruits on the prairie, important for early bumble bees)

Sea Buckthorn

Hippophae rhamnoides

Garden and farm shrub. Native to temperate Eurasia. Hardy to Zone 1; thrives across Alberta.Full sun. Will tolerate light shade but flower and fruit yield drop sharply with less than 6 hours of direct sun.Late April to mid-May (wind-pollinated; flowers are small and inconspicuous)

Sour Cherry

Prunus × kerrasis (U of S Romance series)

Garden orchard shrub bred for the Canadian prairies. Hardy throughout Alberta (Zone 2/3).Full sun. South or west-facing sites give the best ripening and brix levels.Mid to late May (white flowers; reliable bee draws)

Like all Prunus, the pits, leaves, and bark contain cyanogenic compounds. The ripe fruit flesh is safe; keep pits and prunings out of reach of dogs.

Wild Plum

Prunus americana

Native to the Aspen Parkland and prairie regions of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Hardy throughout Alberta (Zone 2/3).Full sun. Tolerates light shade at woodland edges but flowers and fruits more reliably in sun.Mid May (one of the earliest flowering native fruit trees, important for emerging native bees)

Like all Prunus, pits, leaves, and bark contain cyanogenic compounds. Ripe fruit flesh is safe. Pick up fallen fruit if dogs will eat it whole, pit and all.

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Beaked Hazelnut

Corylus cornuta

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Native across Alberta from the Aspen Parkland into the Boreal Forest. Common in coulees and woodland edges. Hardy throughout the province (Zone 2/3).Part shade to full sun. Woodland-edge species; tolerates more shade than most fruiting shrubs.Early April (wind-pollinated catkins, well before leaves emerge)

Garden vegetable. Hardneck varieties hardy throughout Alberta when fall-planted (Zone 2 with mulch, Zone 3 reliably).Full sun. Garlic shaded by taller crops sizes down dramatically.Late June through early July (the scape is the flowering stem; remove it for larger bulbs)

Hardneck Garlic

Allium sativum var. ophioscorodon

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Showy Milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

Native to the southern prairies and intermountain west. Naturally occurs in southeastern Alberta but plant successfully throughout the southern half of the province (Zone 2 with snow cover, Zone 3 reliably).Full sun. Will tolerate light afternoon shade but flowers and monarch use are strongest in sun.Early July through early August

Common Milkweed

Asclepias syriaca

Native to eastern North America (Great Lakes and east). Naturalized in parts of the prairies. Hardy to Zone 3 in southern Alberta and the Edmonton area with reliable snow cover.Full sun. Performance declines noticeably in shade.Early July through August (typically slightly later than showy milkweed and longer-blooming)

False Sunflower

Heliopsis helianthoides

Native to eastern and central North America (not native to Alberta). Hardy garden perennial across the province (Zone 3 reliably; Zone 2 with snow cover).Full sun to part sun. Will lean toward the light if shaded.Late June through September (one of the longest-blooming hardy perennials)

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Native across most of North America including eastern Alberta. Hardy throughout the province (Zone 3 reliably; Zone 2 with snow cover, often treated as a self-seeding biennial).Full sun.July through September

New England Aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Native to eastern and central North America (not native to Alberta). Hardy garden perennial to Zone 3 across the province.Full sun.Late August through October (one of the last meaningful pollinator plants of the season)

American Vetch

Vicia americana

Native across Alberta in grasslands, parkland, and open woods. Hardy throughout the province (Zone 2).Full sun to part shade.Late June through August

Members of the genus Vicia contain modest levels of vicine and related compounds; large quantities can be toxic to livestock and pets. Small incidental browsing is not a major concern.

Peony

Paeonia lactiflora

Garden perennial. Original species native to East Asia. Hardy throughout Alberta (Zone 2).Full sun for best bloom. Tolerates part shade with reduced flowering.Mid-June through early July in Edmonton

Peonies contain paeonol, mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing GI upset if eaten in quantity. Most pets are not interested.

Delphinium

Delphinium elatum

Garden perennial. Original species native to Eurasia and the alpine zones of North America. Hardy throughout Alberta (Zone 2 to 3).Full sun to part sun. Afternoon shade in southern Alberta extends bloom in heat.Late June through July; second flush in September with prompt deadheading

Daylily

Hemerocallis

Garden perennial. Original species native to East Asia. Hardy throughout Alberta (Zone 3; many cultivars Zone 2).Full sun for heaviest bloom. Tolerates part sun.Late June through early August for single-bloomers; late June through September for re-bloomers

Garden perennial. Original species native to East Asia. Hardy across Alberta (Zone 2 to 3 depending on cultivar).Part to full shade. A few sun-tolerant cultivars (yellow-leaved 'Sum and Substance', 'August Moon') accept morning sun; blue-leaved cultivars scorch in afternoon sun.July through August

Hosta

Hosta spp.

Russell Lupine

Lupinus polyphyllus

Garden perennial. Original species native to the Pacific Northwest. Naturalized in parts of Alberta. Hardy across the province (Zone 3 reliably).Full sun.Late June through July; sporadic re-bloom in September with prompt deadheading

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'

Garden perennial. Native to the western Mediterranean. Hardy to Zone 4 with reliable snow cover; viable in the warmer, well-drained parts of Edmonton (south-facing, sandy, sheltered) but treat as a calculated risk.Full sun. Absolutely needs at least 6 hours of direct sun.Late June through July

Lavender essential oil and large quantities of fresh plant material can cause mild GI upset in dogs and cats. The intact plant in the garden is a low-risk plant; concentrated oils are the real concern.

Russian Sage

Salvia yangii (formerly Perovskia atriplicifolia)

Garden perennial / subshrub. Native to Central Asia (Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tibet). Hardy to Zone 4 reliably across Alberta; Zone 3 with snow cover and sharp drainage.Full sun. Drainage and sun are the two non-negotiables.Mid-July through September

Autumn Joy Sedum

Hylotelephium telephium 'Herbstfreude'

Garden perennial. 'Autumn Joy' is a 1955 hybrid (German breeder Georg Arends). Hardy to Zone 2 throughout Alberta.Full sun for tight upright growth. Tolerates part sun with some flopping.Late July (green buds), August (pink), September (rose), October (rust); colour evolution is the show

Some Sedum and Hylotelephium species are listed as mildly toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA (others are listed as safe). 'Autumn Joy' specifically is not commonly reported as a problem; large ingestion may cause mild GI upset.

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Summer annual across Alberta. Native to central North America (domesticated by Indigenous peoples of the central plains).Full sun. The single non-negotiable for sunflowers.August through hard frost (single-headed varieties), or July through hard frost (branching varieties)

Zinnia

Zinnia elegans

Summer annual across Alberta. Native to Mexico.Full sun.July through hard frost

Cosmos

Cosmos bipinnatus

Summer annual across Alberta. Native to Mexico.Full sun.Late July through hard frost

Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus

Summer annual across Alberta. Native to the Andes (Peru, Bolivia).Full sun to part sun.July through hard frost

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

Summer annual across Alberta. Native to the Andes (Peru, Ecuador); domesticated in Mesoamerica.Full sun. Minimum 8 hours direct sun for full production.Yellow flowers from June through September; flowers convert to fruit

Snap Pea

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon

Cool-season annual across Alberta. Native to the Mediterranean and Near East (domesticated 10,000 years ago).Full sun.Late May through June (white pea flowers)

Kale

Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Cool-season annual / biennial across Alberta. Cultivated form of wild cabbage native to coastal Europe.Full sun to part shade. Tolerates more shade than most vegetables.Second year (biennial), May to June yellow brassica flowers

Like all brassicas, kale contains isothiocyanates that can cause GI upset in dogs and cats if eaten in quantity. Small grazing is rarely a problem.

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

Warm-season annual across Alberta. Native to the Indian subcontinent.Full sun.Yellow flowers from July through September

Peperomia

Peperomia obtusifolia

Indoor across Alberta. Native to Central and South America (Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Bolivia).Bright indirect light. Tolerates lower light with slower growth and reduced variegation. Direct sun bleaches and scorches the leaves.Slender white or green spike inflorescences, occasional indoors

Prayer Plant

Maranta leuconeura

Indoor across Alberta. Native to the rainforests of Brazil.Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the patterned leaves and fades the colour. East- or north-facing windows in Edmonton are ideal.Tiny white flowers, rare indoors