For only $3.50 you could have your very own Clerodendrum tomentosum, a lovely local plant that insects and butterflies enjoy visiting for its strikingly fragrant tubular flowers which morph into bird attracting black berries retained on a scarlet red surround (calyx). 
Also known as Downy Chance, Hairy Lolly Bush and Hairy Clerodendrum this shade and moisture loving local is a pioneer plant and rainforest survivor, which makes it great for fire retardant plantings. Hairy Clairy is a shrub, sometimes a small tree and is in the same family as mint.
The seed from which these plants have grown was collected locally at Carey Bay, at Yural reserve, in quite a shady spot, it’s also found on the West Ridge and at the Hampton Street Link.
As part of the Threatened Species project, seed is being collected from the local reserves and grown to offer to locals to boost backyard biodiversity.
The plants will be available for purchase at the Greater Toronto Spring Fair, there are only 30 available. If you’d like to put your name against one please advise Suzanne by phone 0438596741, an SMS will do, or email cppa.tsls@gmail.com.
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