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Wildflowers of Alberta

Superhero Plants of the Prairie

A printable card set for grades 1–4

This card set introduces children to the native plants of Alberta using a playful, imaginative approach rooted in real-world science.

Each card includes:

How to use this with students

Start by choosing a plant card that matches your theme—spring, pollinators, wildflowers, etc.

You can:

This works well as:

What gets kids excited

This project invites curiosity and quiet attention. It’s science—but it feels like storytelling.

Coloring card of a Dandelion with fun fact, superpower, and water rating

Dandelion

Superpower: Seed Storm

Water Rating: 1 drop

Kids love this familiar flower for its fluffy seed heads. The card introduces the idea of plant dispersal and curiosity-driven observation.

Not a native flower. Introduced from Europe, but so well integrated into the landscape that it feels natural to kids.

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Coloring card of Fireweed with fun fact, superpower, and water rating

Fireweed

Superpower: Flame Reclaimer

Water Rating: 2 drops

One of the first plants to return after fire. A powerful symbol of regrowth and resilience—and a great spark for discussion.

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Coloring card of Goldenrod with fun fact, superpower, and water rating

Goldenrod

Superpower: Autumn Beacon

Water Rating: 2 drops

Goldenrod blooms when most other flowers fade. It gives bees and butterflies one last burst of energy before fall ends.

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Coloring card of Milkweed with fun fact, superpower, and water rating

Milkweed

Superpower: Monarch Protector

Water Rating: 2 drops

Milkweed is the only food source for monarch caterpillars. Its strange seed pods and sticky sap make it a prairie legend.

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Coloring card of Prairie Crocus with fun fact, superpower, and water rating

Prairie Crocus

Superpower: Early Bloomer

Water Rating: 1 drop

This flower is often the first to bloom—even when there’s still snow on the ground. A fun one to discuss seasons and change.

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Coloring card of a Purple Coneflower with fun fact, superpower, and water rating

Purple Coneflower

Superpower: Bee Beacon

Water Rating: 2 drops

A bold prairie favorite that draws pollinators. This card is a great entry point to discussions about native bees and flowers.

Native to central/eastern North America, not Alberta, but very common in gardens.

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Coloring card of Sunflower with fun fact, superpower, and water rating

Sunflower

Superpower: Solar Tracker

Water Rating: 2 drops

A well-loved flower known for its sunny face and ability to track the sun. A cheerful favorite for classroom activities.

Wild species are native in Alberta, but most that are purchased from the garden center are not.

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Coloring card of Wild Bergamot with fun fact, superpower, and water rating

Wild Bergamot

Superpower: Scent Shield

Water Rating: 2 drops

Also known as bee balm, this plant’s fragrant leaves and purple blooms make it both attractive and useful in the wild.

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Coloring card of Wild Rose with fun fact, superpower, and water rating

Wild Rose

Superpower: Pollinator Magnet

Water Rating: 2 drops

Alberta’s official flower. Simple, cheerful, and beloved by bees. This card is a nice link to symbols and provincial identity.

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Coloring card of Wild Strawberry with fun fact, superpower, and water rating

Wild Strawberry

Superpower: Berry Burst

Water Rating: 2 drops

These tiny berries aren’t just tasty for people—they’re a summer snack for birds and forest creatures too. A great plant to explore edible ecosystems.

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Coloring card of Yarrow with fun fact, superpower, and water rating

Yarrow

Superpower: Drought Buster

Water Rating: 1 drop

A tough little plant with a long history in herbal medicine. This card works well for plant history, resilience, and prairie survival.

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