{"product_id":"semences-verveine-veloutee","title":"Akene Seeds - Velvety Vervain","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;\"\u003eHoary vervain (\u003cem\u003eVerbena\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003estricta\u003c\/em\u003e) is a robust perennial, typically growing up to 120 cm tall. It is characterized by its straight, slightly hairy stems, bearing opposite, lance-shaped, toothed, bright green leaves. The flowers, which appear from July to September, form terminal spike-like inflorescences with small, tubular, mauve or purple flowers, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Hoary vervain prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun, often found in meadows and along roadsides. It is a hardy plant, capable of tolerating dry conditions and poor soils once established.\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\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 : 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leaves can be used in an infusion, particularly to relieve stomach aches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoary vervain plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. As a nectar source, it attracts a variety of pollinators, contributing to the pollination of surrounding crops. Its drought resistance also makes it an excellent plant for stabilizing soils, especially in areas prone to erosion. By promoting biodiversity, it serves as habitat and food source for many insects and other animals.\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\u003eHoary vervain seeds require \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\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 be held responsible for 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":49896197980406,"sku":"sku-46691523035387","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5G","offer_id":50486007628022,"sku":"sku-48767955599611","price":13.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":50486007660790,"sku":"sku-48767955632379","price":21.45,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":50486007693558,"sku":"sku-48767955665147","price":42.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0354\/3286\/files\/verbena-stricta-verveine-veloutee-12.jpg?v=1769564824","url":"https:\/\/jardinierquebec.com\/en\/products\/semences-verveine-veloutee","provider":"Jardinier Québec","version":"1.0","type":"link"}