{"product_id":"semences-aster-ponceau","title":"Akène Seeds - Scarlet 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 data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003eThe purple-stemmed aster (\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum puniceum\u003c\/em\u003e) is an elegant perennial plant that can reach up to 150 cm in height. What sets it apart are its magnificent purple flowers, which bloom in late summer and early autumn. The flower heads, which can reach up to 4 cm in diameter, are composed of many fine petals grouped around a golden heart. The long, narrow leaves are toothed and unfurl along upright, often slightly hairy stems. The purple-stemmed aster thrives in rich, moist soils, usually in full sun, and is found in various habitats, such as wet meadows, ditches, and forest edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; 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=\"Keystone plants: essential pillars of biodiversity\" 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 great 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-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; 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=\"Plant Sociability Index\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSociability index\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: 3 to 4\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: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe purple-stemmed aster plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by providing an essential nectar source for pollinators. Its flowers particularly attract bees and butterflies, contributing to the pollination of many other plants. By naturalizing in gardens and meadows, the purple-stemmed aster helps stabilize soils and enrich biodiversity. Its presence in wet habitats also makes it a valuable plant for ecological restoration projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple-stemmed aster seeds must undergo \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See 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":49896198734070,"sku":"sku-46691518906619","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g","offer_id":49896198766838,"sku":"sku-47551404638459","price":23.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":49896198799606,"sku":"sku-47551404671227","price":57.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":49896198832374,"sku":"sku-47551404703995","price":92.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/symphyotrichum-puniceum-aster-ponceau-3_1.jpg?v=1769564826","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-aster-ponceau","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}