Achene Seed Kit - Biodiversity Island

To successfully sow your seeds,
see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!

Invite nature into your yard with this unique box, designed to actively support local biodiversity while enjoying a vibrant and colorful garden. Each of the four species blooms successively from May to October to provide a constant supply of nectar for pollinators.

The box contains seeds of 4 carefully selected native species:

• Canada Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), an elegant perennial with red and yellow bell-shaped flowers, which attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Growing equally well in shady undergrowth and on sunny slopes, it stabilizes soil and contributes to biodiversity.

• Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), spectacular, fragrant, and beautiful native perennial. Wild bergamot is also an edible and medicinal plant that attracts numerous pollinators and hummingbirds. With its scent reminiscent of citrus, thyme, and oregano, it can be used in infusions or to color and brighten your dishes. As a medicinal plant, it is valued for its expectorant and antiseptic properties.

• Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa subsp. tuberosa). Like its cousin, common milkweed, butterfly milkweed is a crucial plant for the monarch butterfly, whose caterpillar feeds exclusively on milkweed. However, this species is less aggressive and better suited for small spaces. It produces splendid bright orange flowers in umbels atop stems of narrow, glossy green leaves.

• New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae). Native perennial of Quebec, this late-flowering plant attracts butterflies and is a valuable late-season food source for many insects. Producing an impressive quantity of magnificent purplish-mauve flowers with yellow centers, it can also be used to border riparian areas or naturalize sloping terrain.

Each of the four containers holds enough seeds to cover 2 m², totaling 8 m². You will also find:

• A detailed instruction booklet for successful sowing.

• A sachet of vermiculite, a substrate for cold stratification of seeds. (Don't worry, everything is explained in detail in the booklet!)

🎁 A perfect gift - Offer this box to a loved one or yourself!

Akène cannot be held responsible for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always consult a professional before using any medicinal or edible plant.