{"product_id":"semences-gentiane-dandrews","title":"Akene Seeds - Andrews' Bottle Gentian","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: Calibri,Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAndrew's gentian (\u003cem\u003eGentiana andrewsii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a remarkable native perennial known for its deep blue-purple, closed, bud-like flowers that never fully open. It grows to a height of 30 to 60 cm and blooms from late summer to early autumn. Its opposite, dark green, lance-shaped leaves add a contrasting touch to its unique flowers. This gentian thrives in moist environments and sunny meadows, making it ideal for naturalistic gardens or riverbanks, attracting pollinators with its nectar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,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=\"Index de sociabilité des plantes\" 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: 1\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\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrew's gentian is known for its tonic and digestive properties. Historically, its roots were used in infusions to stimulate appetite and aid digestion. However, this gentian is rarely used in cooking or herbal medicine today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrew's gentian plays an important role for pollinators, especially bees and certain bumblebee species, which are among the few insects capable of entering its closed flowers to access the nectar. It thus contributes to local biodiversity by supporting populations of insects specialized in pollinating closed flowers. This plant is valuable for wetlands and meadows, where it stabilizes the soil and enriches plant diversity.\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\u003eAndrew's gentian seeds require \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for successful germination. See the growing notes below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896191918326,"sku":"sku-46691588931835","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g","offer_id":50459219198198,"sku":"sku-48763067662587","price":60.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5G","offer_id":50459219230966,"sku":"sku-48763067695355","price":151.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/gentiana-andrewsii-gentiane-dandrews-1.jpg?v=1769564815","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-gentiane-dandrews","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}