Gourmet Sauvage Set - Functional and Ornamental Plants

 Combo containing 6 seed packets of ornamental and functional plants, carefully selected by Gourmet Sauvage.

• Common milkweed, a native perennial known as the host plant of the Monarch butterfly. It is appreciated for its culinary and medicinal properties in addition to its ornamental value.

• New England aster, a native perennial celebrated for its beautiful fall bloom, providing late-season nectar. Its root also has medicinal properties.

• Queen Anne's lace, a charming biennial plant and ancestor of the carrot, combining medicinal properties, edible uses, and ornamental appeal.

• Joe pye weed, a tall native perennial that plays an important ecological role, especially in wetland areas, where its dense root system helps stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.

• Black-eyed Susan, a beautiful native perennial with bright yellow flowers, valued both for its medicinal properties and its undeniable aesthetic.

• Aztec tobacco, an annual plant of great cultural importance among several First Nations. With its many yellow flowers beloved by pollinators, it also acts as a natural repellent in the garden against certain pests.

Sowing and cultivation, technical details

See the cultivation notes on the product page for each of these seeds.

The seeds of common milkweed, New England aster, Joe pye weed and black-eyed Susan require cold stratification to ensure germination. See the cultivation notes on each species’ product page for more details.

Akène assumes no responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek professional advice before using any medicinal or edible plant.