{"product_id":"semences-aster-de-nouvelle-angleterre","title":"Akene Seeds - New England 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-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe New England aster (\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum novae-angliae\u003c\/em\u003e) is a perennial native to Quebec, known for its late blooming that brightens gardens and landscapes from August to October. This tall aster can reach 1 meter in height, producing a profusion of purple flowers with bright yellow centers, a true spectacle for the eyes. Its dense foliage and robust stems make it an ideal plant for landscaping, pollinator gardens, or even riparian strips and sloped terrains. Its ability to attract butterflies and other insects makes it a valuable addition to the vegetable garden, where it actively contributes to pollination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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 \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 wide variety of useful insects, caterpillars, and birds that use their flowers and seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; 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: 3 to 4\u003c\/strong\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\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe root is analgesic, astringent, expectorant, and febrifuge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the ecosystem, the New England aster plays a crucial role as a late-season nectar source. Its late blooming offers a last source of food for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, allowing them to build up reserves before winter. Furthermore, it helps stabilize soils, particularly at the edge of water bodies and on slopes, thereby reducing erosion. This robust aster enriches the biodiversity of natural and semi-natural spaces, while adding a touch of color and life to the environments where it thrives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew England aster seeds must undergo \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See the growing notes below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility regarding the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always consult a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896189001974,"sku":"sku-45174334685435","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g","offer_id":49896189034742,"sku":"sku-46904869257467","price":16.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5G","offer_id":49896189067510,"sku":"sku-46904869290235","price":40.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":49896189100278,"sku":"sku-46904869323003","price":64.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/symphyotrichum-novae-angliae-aster-de-nouvelle-angleterre-5_1.jpg?v=1769564813","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-aster-de-nouvelle-angleterre","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}