Acorus Restoration Native Plant Nursery
6 Prince Albert Street N5R1Z6 Saint Thomas, ON, Canada

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Nature is art. Eleocharis obtusa is a very attractive plant in a water garden. . . . #naturephotography #artphotography #bluntspikerush #gardening #giftideas #greenmarket

Lance-leaved / Sand Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) This short coreopsis likes dry soil and the prolific yellow flowers make it a great addition to the garden. #Wildlife #dyeplant , Lanced-leaved Coreopsis is a long blooming perennial which is atractive to butterflies and the songbirds enjoy its seeds, Lanced-leaved Coreopsis makes a good cut flower and can be used to make a yellow, brown, green and black dye. A great plant to consider in you next garden design. . .... . #perfectgarden #coolflowers #nativeplants #torontogardens #domoreforwildlife #borealforest #instagardeners #yellow #yellowflowers #cutflowers #conservation #wildlifeconservation #conservationphotography #localbusiness #plantsforsale #seedsforsale #shophere See more

Heath Aster (Aster ericoides) The numerous small flowers vividly glow white on cloudy fall days. A great plant for dry areas. Heath Aster is an important food source for butterflies, moths, insects and birds. Monarchs and other butterflies depend on the nectar that asters provide during their fall migration. Asters provide a small percentage of food supply and offer shelter for various game and song birds and other small mammals. . . .... #wildlife #asters #asterericoides #wildflowers #conservation #bouquet #nectar #pollinators #monarch #monarchbutterfly #plantsofinstagram #plantslover #urbanplanning #designinyourgarden #gardener #plantsforsale #seedforsale #ontariogarden #ontariowildlife #shoponline #shophere See more

Beach/ Marram Grass (Ammophila brevigulata) This species is a primary sand dune stabilizer and can be buried up to a metre by shifting sand and still survive. Although, it does not tolerate compaction by foot or vehicle traffic. Marram grass spreads by underground rhizomes, it possesses taproots up to thirty feet long and is key to stabilizing beaches and sand dunes. Beach grass’s seeds are also a food source for many song birds. .... . . #grasses #grass #sanddunes #stabilizer #erosioncontrol #restorationproject #beach #marramgrass #beachgrass #ecology #generationrestoration #decadeforecosystemsrestoration #plantsforsale #instagardeners #urbanplanning #ontariowildgrasses #ontariowildlife #shoponline #restoration #seedsforsale #shophere See more

Here I'm talking about one of my favourite topics seed collecting! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R0EMiELJz4&feature=youtu.be #GenerationRestoration #ecology #ecologicalrestoration #biodiversity #climatechange #ontario #nativeplants

Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum) This tallgrass prairie grass is attractive in large displays with its fine seed heads. A tall and very hardy grass it needs no watering once established. Good for sand dune stabilization, soil erosion control and wildlife habitat, is a suitable forage for animals and has been tested as a crop for livestock feed and biofuel. Excellent for restoring land and it’s fertility. . . .... #wildgrass #tallgrass #tallgrassprairie #switchgrass #panicum #erosioncontrol #wildlife #restoration #restorationproject #generationrestoration #forage #seedsforsale #ontarioconservation #urbanplanning #biofuel #torontogardening #nativeplantsnursery #shoponline #plantsforsale See more

Tall Wormwood (Artemisia campestris) Is also know as Sagebrush because its scent is similar to sage, plants are very leafy at the base and much less so above, the silvery green leaves are silky with hairs when young, can grow on sand dunes, open meadows, rocky slopes, dry gardens. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of essential oil, the pulverized roots are aromatic and have been used as a perfume. . . .... #biologicaldiversity #drygarden #perennials #artemisia #essentialoils #greenforest #ontariowildlife #wildplants #torontogardens #urbanplanning #natureforclimate #silverleaf #shophere #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantsofinstagram See more