{"product_id":"semences-sainfoin-boreal","title":"Akene Seeds - Northern Sainfoin","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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern sainfoin (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHedysarum boreale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a perennial plant of the Fabaceae family, typically growing up to 80 cm in height. It forms dense clumps composed of erect stems bearing many small, medium-green leaves arranged on either side of the stem. In summer, it is covered with clusters of purplish-pink to purple flowers, which are very nectar-rich and attract bees and other pollinating insects. After flowering, it forms small, flat, segmented pods. Northern sainfoin naturally grows in dry prairies, rocky slopes, and gravelly or sandy soils in temperate regions of Canada and the western United States. It tolerates drought well once established and prefers sunny environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern sainfoin plays an important role in dry and open ecosystems. Its deep roots help stabilize soils and prevent erosion, while its flowers are an essential resource for wild bees and bumblebees. Due to its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, it helps improve soil fertility and promotes the regeneration of other native plants. It is often used in ecological restoration projects to re-establish plant cover in prairies and disturbed areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\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: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\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":49896193982710,"sku":"sku-47710241390843","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":50483378880758,"sku":"sku-48767816794363","price":11.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":50483378913526,"sku":"sku-48767816827131","price":18.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":50483378946294,"sku":"sku-48767816859899","price":36.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":50483378979062,"sku":"sku-48767816892667","price":59.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/hedysarum-boreale-sainfoin-boreal-4.jpg?v=1769564820","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-sainfoin-boreal","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}