{"product_id":"semences-aster-acumine","title":"Akene Seeds - Whorled Aster","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eTo successfully sow your seeds,\u003cbr\u003esee the cultivation notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003eThe Whorled Wood Aster (\u003cem\u003eOclemena acuminata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a perennial plant native to Quebec's shaded forests, generally discreet but remarkable for its resilience. This species reaches a height of 75 cm and is distinguished by its narrow, acuminate, glossy dark green leaves. In late summer, small white flowers with yellow centers appear, offering a valuable source of nectar for pollinators in the undergrowth. The Whorled Wood Aster prefers rich, well-drained soils, often slightly acidic, and thrives particularly in deciduous or mixed forests, adding a touch of lightness to shaded areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003eFurthermore, asters (\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are recognized as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Les plantes clé de voûte : des piliers essentiels de la biodiversité\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/les-plantes-cle-de-voûte-des-piliers-essentiels-de-la-biodiversite\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ekeystone plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for biodiversity in many North American ecoregions, as they support a wide diversity of beneficial insects, caterpillars, and birds that use their flowers and seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/l-index-de-sociabilite-des-plantes-un-outil-essentiel-pour-concevoir-des-amenagements-naturels-durables\" title=\"Index de sociabilité des plantes\" rel=\"noopener\" 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn its natural habitat, the Whorled Wood Aster plays an essential role for forest flora and fauna. Its discreet yet nectar-rich flowers attract several species of pollinators, including native bees and butterflies, who appreciate its late flowering. This plant also contributes to the stability of forest soils, particularly in shaded environments where few other species thrive. It enriches the biodiversity of the undergrowth by forming natural colonies without becoming invasive, making it an ally for Quebec's forest ecosystems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhorled wood aster seeds must undergo \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 cultivation 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":49896198963446,"sku":"sku-46691588243707","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g","offer_id":49896198996214,"sku":"sku-47551157043451","price":38.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5G","offer_id":50458858848502,"sku":"sku-48762457063675","price":95.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/oclemena-acuminata-aster-acumine-1.jpg?v=1769564825","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-aster-acumine","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}