Ontario Native Plants

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Black-eyed Susan flower

Type: Wildflower

Bloom Time: Summer

Description: A hardy perennial with bright yellow petals and a dark center, great for pollinators.

Canada Anemone (Anemone canadensis)

Black-eyed Susan flower

Type: Ground cover

Bloom Time: Spring to early summer

Description: Spreads easily and produces white, buttercup-like flowers. Thrives in moist soil.

Eastern Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

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Type: Perennial wildflower

Bloom Time: Spring

Description: Nodding red and yellow flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis)

Wild Lupine

Type: Wildflower

Bloom Time: Summer

Description: Provides nectar for a variety of pollinators and thrives in sandy soils.

Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)

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Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera)

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Ontario Native Animals

Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus)

Eastern Chipmunk

Type: Mammal

Habitat: Woodlands, gardens

Description: Small, striped rodents that store food in cheek pouches. Common in forested areas and backyards.

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)

Great Blue Heron

Type: Bird

Habitat: Wetlands, rivers, lakes

Description: Tall, graceful bird with a long neck and legs. Feeds on fish and amphibians.

Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)

Painted Turtle

Type: Reptile

Habitat: Ponds, marshes, slow-moving water

Description: Colorful turtle with red and yellow markings. Often seen basking on logs.

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)

Red Fox

Type: Mammal

Habitat: Forests, fields, suburban areas

Description: A cunning and adaptable predator known for its reddish coat.

White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)

White-tailed Deer

Type: Mammal

Habitat: Woodlands, grasslands

Description: Known for its agility and distinctive white tail.

Black Bear (Ursus americanus)

Black Bear

Type: Mammal

Habitat: Forested areas

Description: A large omnivorous bear found in North American forests.

Why Native Species Matter

Ontario’s native plants and animals are critical for supporting biodiversity, promoting healthy ecosystems, and preserving cultural heritage. Planting native helps pollinators and conserves water naturally.