{"product_id":"semences-asclepiade-tubereuse-b2b","title":"POS : Butterfly Milkweed","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eFor successful seedlings,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003e see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003eButterfly \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none;\"\u003emilk\u003c\/span\u003eweed (\u003cem\u003eAsclepias tuberosa subsp. tuberosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a perennial plant highly valued for its stunning bright orange flowers that bloom in tight umbels atop upright stems, typically reaching up to 60 cm in height. Its narrow, glossy green leaves provide a beautiful contrast to the vibrant flower colour. Unlike common milkweed, this species is more compact and less invasive, making it perfectly suited for small gardens. Butterfly weed prefers well-drained soils rich in calcium and requires full sun exposure to thrive. It is also drought-tolerant once well established, making it an ideal choice for rocky or dry landscape designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri,Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/i-the-sociability-index-of-plants-an-essential-tool-for-designing-sustainable-natural-landscapes\" title=\"Sociability index of plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSociability index\u003c\/a\u003e: 1 to 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;→ Indicates the plant’s behaviour in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe root of butterfly \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none;\"\u003emilk\u003c\/span\u003eweed possesses antispasmodic, carminative, slightly purgative, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, tonic, and vasodilatory properties. Also known as \"pleurisy root\", its primary use in herbal medicine is to alleviate pain and inflammation associated with pleurisy. It promotes sweating, relieves spasms, and acts as an expectorant. However, precautions are necessary, especially for pregnant women, as this plant is not recommended for them. The root, harvested in the fall, can be used fresh or dried.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLike common milkweed, butterfly \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; text-decoration-skip-ink: none;\"\u003emilk\u003c\/span\u003eweed is essential for the monarch butterfly, which lays its eggs on it and whose caterpillars feed on its leaves. Its nectar-rich flowers also attract a wide variety of pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects, contributing to biodiversity in gardens. It plays a role in fostering ecological interactions without becoming invasive, allowing for safe introduction into landscape designs or pollinator gardens. Thus, butterfly weed adds colour and life while supporting pollinator populations and conservation efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e Butterfly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emilk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eweed seeds require \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" title=\"Stratification\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egrowing notes below for more details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, semences indigènes","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":47781419188475,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/files\/asclepias-tuberosa-4-download2023.jpg?v=1733851628","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-butterfly-milkweed-asclepias-tuberosa-1","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}