Broad leaves and round clusters of pinkish fragrant flowers.
How to recognize it
Broad leaves and round clusters of pinkish fragrant flowers.
Where you may find it in Ontario
Sunny open gardens and meadow patches. Local occurrence depends on habitat, region and season.
Food and ecological role
Host for monarch caterpillars; nectar for pollinators. Every species is part of a larger food web involving plants, insects, birds and mammals.
When to look
Summer flowering.
Make your backyard more welcoming
Allow space to spread and avoid pesticides.
Identification and safety
Use several features, not a single colour or silhouette, to confirm identification. Observe wildlife from a respectful distance; do not handle or feed wild animals. For species-specific photographs and further details, see the reference below.
Further reading: Species identification / reference. Also see Ontario backyard resources.