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The Wild Calla is unique among white wildflowers in Canada. It’s the only species in its genus and is a beautiful sight. A striking yellow spike known as the spadix protrudes from its oval spathe (flower cup). Despite its beauty, the leaves of the Wild Calla are highly poisonous for both humans and animals.
- 59 Common WILDFLOWERS Found in Canada! (2024)
Approximate mature size: 4-6″ (10-15cm) Bloom Time:...
- 10 Kinds of RED Wildflowers in Canada (w/Pics ... - Bird ...
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- 59 Common WILDFLOWERS Found in Canada! (2024)
- Common Yarrow
- White Clover
- White Snakeroot
- Garlic Mustard
- Wild Carrot
- Multiflora Rose
- Bloodroot
- Striped Wintergreen
- Black Locust
- Flowering Dogwood
Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of the typical common white flowers with a numerous presence around Europe, Asia, and North America. Its tiny flowers are white, off-white, or white-to-cream. Various Common Yarrow cultivars are also seen in different other colors such as red and pink. This species is found at different elevations and eve...
A common species in temperate zones around the world, White Clover (Trifolium repens) is a type of companion plant on crops. Soil nitrogen fixation roles have been attributed to the species. Most importantly, this white wildflower is seen as one of the basic livestock forage crops in temperate climates. Known for its white flowers, this species ten...
White flower heads are specific to the White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima). This plant is native to Central and Eastern US states. The flower heads are small and white the stems they grow on reach a height of almost 5 feet. White Snakeroot is known for its toxicity. Not all animals react similarly to eating the plant. Cows are commonly affected b...
One of the wildflowers with a common presence and white flowers is the classic Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata). This species has pure white flowers with small petals that are shaped like triangles. Its white flowers are in bloom in the spring in North America. While common, Garlic Mustard is an introduced species in North America. Its initial u...
Wild Carrots (Daucus carota) are among the wildflowers which grow white flowers in umbels. These are small clusters of tiny flowers. Together, the tiny white flowers form a large cluster known as an umbel which may reach a 6-inch diameter. Upward-facing umbels are specific to Wild Carrots. The plant has a beneficial role often being grown on crops ...
An introduced species in North America similar to Wild Carrot, Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora) is one of the species with white flowers. Its flowers can have pure white coloring or white-pink coloring. Multiflora rose was introduced with the purpose of fixating soil and as a decorative plant. It turns highly invasive. One of the benefits of this ...
This plant species (Sanguinaria canadensis) is named after the bright red color of its sap. Its flowers are large and white. Distances with long white petals are specific to Bloodroot. This species is not an ideal wildflower to cultivate at home due to its toxic nature. Bloodroot can be admired in the spring and in the summer. The flowers of the sp...
A widespread North American distribution is specific to the Striped Wintergreen (Chimaphila maculata). This species grows from Canada to Floridaand it has distinct white flowers. Reaching a height of up to 10 inches, Striped Wintergreen also grows flowers of up to a couple of inches in diameter. Its flowering season is typical to the second half of...
The Black Locust flower (Robinia pseudoacacia) is one of the pure white flowers growing on North American wildflowers. Each flower has a 1-inch diameter and it grows in clusters only having a short lifespan. Blooming Black Locusts may only live for around a week. Clusters of up to 9 flowers are seen together. This is the time when the flowers are v...
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) may also be referred to as White Dogwood based on its blooming white flowers. Yellow flower heads are surrounded by 4-6 large white petals in this species. Growing into a tree, Flowering Dogwood is often planted in parks and gardens. Its distinct bark and large white flowers make it a decorative species that is of...
Feb 15, 2024 · Rue Anemone. Among the springtime bloomers in North America is the rue anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides), which features white flowers with pink-edged petals. It thrives in clearings on the borders of mixed and deciduous forests. It can reach a maximum height of 12 inches and reliably yields up to 6 white flowers.
- Chicory. Cichorium intybus. Growing Information. USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-10. Life Cycle: Perennial. Approximate mature size: 1-4′ (30-120 cm) Bloom Time: Summer, Fall.
- Blue Vervain. Verbena hastata. Also known as the American Vervain or Swamp Verbena. Growing Information. USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9. Life Cycle: Perennial. Approximate mature size: 2-5′ (60-150cm)
- Common Blue Violet. Viola sororia. Also known as Common Meadow Violet, Purple Violet, Woolly Blue Violet, Hooded Violet, and Wood Violet. Growing Information.
- Common Periwinkle. Vinca minor. Also known as Lesser Periwinkle or Dwarf Periwinkle. Growing Information. USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9. Life Cycle: Perennial. Approximate mature size: 4-6″ (10-15cm)
- Indian Paintbrush. Castilleja coccinea. Also known as: Scarlet Indian Paintbrush, Scarlet Paintbrush, Scarlet Painted-cup. USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8.
- Columbine. Aquilegia canadensis. Also known as: Red Columbine, Wild Columbine, Canadian Columbine, Jack-In-Trousers, Meeting Houses.
- Red Trillium. Trillium erectum. Also known as: Red Trillium, Stinking Benjamin, Wet Dog Trillium, Purple Trillium. USDA Hardiness Zone: 4b-7a.
- Fire Pink. Silene virginica. Also known as: Scarlet Catchfly, Cliff Pink, Indian Pink. USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8a. Life Cycle: Perennial.
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8. Western Columbine. Western Columbine. The Western Columbine (Aquilegia formosa) is an open-branched perennial that grows to three feet in height. It is delicate with blue-green foliage and red wildflowers. The flowers hang at the end of the branches. The stems have divided leaves. It attracts hummingbirds.
