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This towering wildflower perennial is a crucial larval food source and habitat for the endangered Monarch butterfly. The Asclepias speciosa, 'Showy milkweed' is a native, late-spring to late-summer bloomer. Standing between 1 - 1.5 metre tall, this eye-catching...
The Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden is delighted to showcase five sculpted art works by local Sechelt artist, Kate von Riesen. The sculptures are installed throughout the garden collections and will be available to view until July 2nd. Every April, after...
Compost is often touted as a garden essential, adding nutrients to the soil. It is, in effect, a fertilizer, with all the benefits and hazards but excessive use, especially manure-based or commercial compost, can be harmful. Homemade compost has a nutrient...
The Great camas wildflower is not only captivating, it's an important food source too. Camassia leichtlinii, is a captivating perennial wildflower that supports a rich diversity of pollinators. The Great camas can be found in moist lowland meadows, slopes on forest...
It's been 15 years since our first official plant sale fundraiser at the Garden, but the evolution of 'Plant Sale' began well before the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden came into existence.Read on to meet some the many wonderful people and organizations who've...
We're looking to add a full-time gardener to our team! Have a read below - if this is you, we'd love to connect.Our Mission: To collect, propagate, and maintain plants, primarily of the Pacific Northwest, for the purpose of education, conservation, display, and...
The woodland beauty with a dreadful name. Pulmonaria officinalis, an early spring bloomer, is a wonderful woodland perennial with flowers that begin as a pink hue and transition to deep blue as it matures. Despite its delicate blossoms and beauty, its broad and hairy...
SHINING A LIGHT ON THE REAL LUMINARIES OF SOLSTICE CELEBRATION With 'Solstice Celebration' just a week away, we want to highlight the artists and people who have made this event possible! 'Solstice Celebration' is a new event for the Garden, and we are so fortunate to...
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree), is a broadleaf, evergreen shrub in the Ericacea family, the same family as Heathers and Rhododendrons. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe. It can also be grown as a small tree, usually to a height of 15’. The...
Anemone hupehensis (Japanese Anemone) grows up to 4' high and 3' wide. This is a great flower for cutting and prefers full sun to partial shade. It likes reasonably moist soil and is deer-resistant. The graceful flowers gently sway in the breeze and will provide...