Ontario Native Plants

The Bluebell is the sweetest flower That waves in summer (spring) air; Its blossoms have the mightiest power To soothe my spirit's care. ... -Emily Bronte . We had a limited quantity of Virgina bluebells in March. Hoping to have more available in Spring 2022, stay tuned! . #emilybrontë #bluebells #mertensia #ontarionativeplants See more

Marsh Marigold in bloom This beautiful wetland flower (Caltha palustris) is bringing us so much joy with its vibrant yellow flowers. We still have around 250 left online! . Bring some Spring color to your garden with this low growing flower that enjoys part shade to full sun, medium to wet moisture and a range of soils. .... #ontarionativeplants #calthapalustris #wetlandplants See more

Update on Shipping Times! Although it may be cold outside, things are heating up at ONP! Our shipping season is well underway, and boy is it a busy one. We are so excited for the interest in native plants, and are working as hard as possible to ship all of your orders in a timely fashion. Your orders are so appreciated, as is your patience! We know how difficult waiting can be--but you can rest easy knowing that your plants are receiving pampered care and growing strong whil...e they remain with us. Here are our current shipping times based on when you ordered: (See also the "Updates" tab and "Shipping" tab on our website for shipping updates).

Community grants for creating pollinator habitat are available through the City of Toronto. Applies to resident-led groups and not-for-profit organizations. Apply by January 8, 2021

That's a wrap on 2020 shipping! Thank you to all of our wonderful customers who have ordered throughout the years, and to all our new customers who are just getting a taste of gardening with native plants! . Our store is closed to plant orders, but gift cards are available year round! Check out some Christmas gift ideas to pair with a gift card by heading to our website. .... 2020 has been an exciting year of growth for this small business. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to provide plants in a safe and efficient manner during a global pandemic. . Over the winter season, our manager Reyna works to improve all aspects of the business: shipping, packaging, web design, product photos/ descriptions, and more! Running a seasonal business gives us this time to improve as much as we can and get organized for the Spring! . #ontarionativeplants #ontarioseed #thankyou #wehavethebestcustomers See more

Sugar maple heaven . With the recent stormy days, most of the leaves have fallen (in Hamilton). Time for our beloved plants to put their last bit of energy into their roots and then enter winter dormancy. . Stay cozy fellow plant lovers! ... . #sugarmaple #goldenhour #railtrail See more

Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. -Marie Oliver... . Here is a beautiful bunch of fall flowers on a recent sunny day for you to pay attention to. . Check out our stories to see what each of these plants are! . There are only *4 days* left to get an order in for 2020. We've got trees and shrubs galore! . #ontarionativeplants #marieoliver #fallbeauty #astonished See more

Heart-leaved Aster (Symphiotrichum cordifolium) . These beauties were found along the edge of the rail trail close to Wentworth Street. .... We are hoping to offer this species in 2021. A great choice for a partial or full shade location to brighten your garden in the fall. A shorter growing Aster (2-3 feet) that tolerates dry to moderate moisture in well draining soil. What's not to love? . Online orders are still going strong until this Sunday, October 25th! Get yourself a few more trees and shrubs to fill up those bare spots in your years. Your new plants are just a few clicks away, and you don't even have to leave your home. . #ontarionativeplants #newplants #aster #symphiotrichumcordifolium See more

What showing off with fall colors looks like. . This Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) stopped me in my tracks today. What a beautiful mix of colors! . Our fall sale runs until tomorrow! ... . #ontarionativeplants #witchhazel #technicolor #fallcolor See more

What showing off with fall colors looks like. . This Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) stopped me in my tracks today. What a beautiful mix of colors! . Our fall sale runs until tomorrow! ... . #ontarionativeplants #witchhazel #technicolor #fallcolor See more

Fall Sale ends Friday, Oct 16th . These four trees/shrubs are still available for 30% off, along with a selection of plants for 15 to 30% off! Give yourself a reason to spend a little more time outdoors this fall! . #ontarionativeplants #fallsale #fallplanting

We are thankful for: - Our amazing customers! Some have ordered since we started in 2018! - Beautiful native plants to work with each day. - The changing seasons and the beauty of fall! - Great co-workers to work hard with and have fun, too!... - Safe work that is outdoors or in a spacious greenhouse. . What are you thankful for? Comment below. . If you would still like to get some plants from us, our fall sale runs for another week, and shipping till the end of October! Perhaps you want to browse our catalog with your family this weekend? . #ontarionativeplants #thankful #Thanksgiving #givethanks See more

New England Aster . Check out our stories to see a bumblebee having a nice treat from some of these beautiful flowers! . #aster #symphiotrichumnovaeangliae #pollination #nectar #bees

Welcome to the month of color! . Our fall sale is going strong. Lots of beautiful shrubs, trees, grasses, and a few flowers left for some fall planting. Perhaps a fun outdoor Thanksgiving project with the family? .... #ontarionativeplants #october #colorful #fallcolor See more

30% off grasses! . From left to right: Big bluestem, Prairie dropseed, and Indian grass. Regularly $5, Now $3.50! . #ontarionativeplants #fallsale #grasses #deal

Our Fall Sale starts today! Fill in your empty garden spots with some trees, shrubs, grasses, or flowers. We have a great selection of all of our plants except for a limited selection of flowers. Fall is our favorite time of year to plant as you can let nature do most of the watering for you! ;) Shipping until the week of October 26th, 2020.

b u n c h b e r r y . (Cornus canadensis) . This beautiful ground cover loves shade and a good amount of moisture. It was found between rocks, in the forest, and in wetlands. What an adaptable plant! Stay tuned for this beauty's appearance in 2021. ... . #ontarionativeplants #groundcover #shadeplants #adaptable See more

Flowers with flair! . Joe Pye (Eupatorium maculatum) is a popular choice among gardeners because of its growing ease and attractive flowers. Make sure to put this one at the back of your garden as it can grow up to 6 feet! The tiny hair like extensions on the flowers are very unique and add visual interest. . #ontarionativeplants #ontarioseed #fallflower

Sweet Gale (Myrica gale) . A beautiful short shrub with sweet smelling leaves. Likes wet, rocky areas such as the coast of Lake Superior! Easy maintenance. . Light: Part shade to full sun... Moisture: Medium to wet Soil: Loam, organic Mature height: 4 feet . #ontarionativeplants #ontarioseed #myricagale #coastal #rocky See more

Check out this review by Vic MacBournie of the book "Bringing Nature Home": https://www.fernsfeathers.ca//going-native-the-price-of-ex

We are back! . ONP managers Reyna and Rachel (R-squared) had a lovely time hiking the coastal trail along Lake Superior last week. . We're back to shipping your orders this week. Fall colors are starting to show on some plants!... . Stay tuned for several plant features from along the trail on our feed and stories! . #lakesuperior #backpacking #managers #adventure #getoutside #getlost #coastal See more

Our ONP managers are taking a week to explore some Northern Ontario Wilderness. . Our online store is still open for orders. New orders will ship the week of September 14 or 21. . We will respond to all customer inquiries on September 8. ... . Stay tuned for some beautiful plant pictures when we're back! . #ontarionativeplants #gonecamping #getoutside See more