{"product_id":"semences-aster-a-feuilles-cordees","title":"Akene Seeds - Heartleaf Aster","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eTo successfully sow your seeds,\u003cbr\u003esee the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe Heart-leaved Aster (\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ecordifolium\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Blue Wood Aster, is a robust perennial plant that can reach a height of 30 to 100 cm. It is distinguished by its large, heart-shaped leaves, which are green and slightly toothed, adding beautiful texture to the garden. In autumn, generally between August and October, this species produces numerous daisy-like flowers, ranging from purple to lavender, attracting a wide variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. The Heart-leaved Aster prefers moist, well-drained soil and thrives in full sun or partial shade. This plant is hardy and tolerates a range of growing conditions, making it an excellent choice for natural gardens and meadows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eIn addition, asters (\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are recognized as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/les-plantes-cle-de-voute-des-piliers-essentiels-de-la-biodiversite\" title=\"Keystone Plants: Essential Pillars of Biodiversity\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekeystone plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for biodiversity in many North American ecoregions, as they support a great diversity of beneficial insects, caterpillars, and birds that use their flowers and seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Plant Sociability Index\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/l-index-de-sociabilite-des-plantes-un-outil-essentiel-pour-concevoir-des-amenagements-naturels-durables\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSociability Index\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: 2 to 3\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-843cefeb-7fff-601c-d3c9-dc9beba53eed\"\u003e→\u003c\/b\u003e Indicates the plant's behavior in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Heart-leaved Aster plays a key role in its natural habitat. Its flowers provide a valuable nectar source for pollinators, thereby promoting biodiversity in ecosystems. Furthermore, this plant helps stabilize the soil and can aid in erosion control, particularly in moist areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeart-leaved Aster seeds require \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See the growing notes below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896197325046,"sku":"sku-46691518742779","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g","offer_id":49896197357814,"sku":"sku-47551351357691","price":52.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5G","offer_id":49896197390582,"sku":"sku-47551351390459","price":130.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10g","offer_id":49896197423350,"sku":"sku-47551351423227","price":208.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/symphyotrichum-cordifolium-1.jpg?v=1769564823","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-aster-a-feuilles-cordees","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}