{"product_id":"semences-verveine-hastee","title":"Akene Seeds - Blue Vervain","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: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003eBlue vervain \u003cem\u003e(Verbena hastata)\u003c\/em\u003e is a native perennial plant, recognizable by its long square stems, which can reach up to 1.5 meters in height, topped with erect spikes of small purple flowers arranged in whorls. These flowers are particularly attractive to pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds. Adapted to humid environments, blue vervain naturally grows near lakes, streams, and marshy areas, making it an excellent choice for riparian and wetland naturalization projects. In a garden, it prefers cool, moist soil to thrive.\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\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 : 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue vervain is used for its tannic, antispasmodic, calming, and fungicidal properties. In herbal medicine, it is considered a bitter tonic and is often used as a mother tincture due to its very bitter taste. In infusion, it is usually combined with other plants to soften its bitterness, while still benefiting from its soothing and digestive-system-beneficial effects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue vervain plays an important ecological role, as it attracts various pollinators throughout its flowering period. Its flowers provide nectar and pollen to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, thus supporting local biodiversity. In naturalization projects, it helps stabilize moist soils and enrich riparian areas, while creating a welcoming habitat for insects and birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue vervain seeds require \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/blogs\/publications\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" title=\"Cold stratification of native seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e for successful germination. See cultivation notes below for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"\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\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, culture forestière","offers":[{"title":"Envelope","offer_id":49896189821174,"sku":"sku-45171576996091","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":50485890646262,"sku":"sku-48767945998587","price":16.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":49896189853942,"sku":"sku-46906383073531","price":9.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":49896189886710,"sku":"sku-46906383106299","price":18.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":49896189919478,"sku":"sku-46906383139067","price":28.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":49896189952246,"sku":"sku-46906383171835","price":46.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/verbena-hastata-verveine-hastee-2.jpg?v=1769564813","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-verveine-hastee","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}