{"product_id":"semences-eupatoire-maculee-b2b","title":"POS : Joe Pye Weed","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFor successful seedlings,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\" style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\"\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 style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eJoe Pye weed (\u003cem\u003eEutrochium\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003emaculatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tall, native perennial that thrives in cool, moist, and even poorly drained soils, making it an excellent choice for stabilizing and naturalizing riverbanks, pond edges, or ditches. Often reaching up to 1.5 metres in height, this plant is distinguished by its spotted, upright stems topped with large clusters of pink flower heads. In addition to its hardiness, Joe Pye weed is extremely attractive to butterflies and other pollinators that find its blooms irresistible. It prefers rich soils but can also thrive in garden settings, adding height and a vibrant touch of colour with its striking inflorescences.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFurthermore, Joe Pye weed is recognized as a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Keystone Plants: Essential Pillars of Biodiversity\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/keystone-plants-essential-pillars-of-biodiversity\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeystone plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for biodiversity in many North American ecoregions, as it supports a wide variety of insects and birds that rely on its ecological resources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sociability index of plants\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/i-the-sociability-index-of-plants-an-essential-tool-for-designing-sustainable-natural-landscapes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSociability index\u003c\/a\u003e: 3 to 4 \u003c\/strong\u003e→ Indicates the plant’s behaviour in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and culinary uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe Pye weed has diuretic properties. The leaves and stems can be prepared as infusions. This preparation is used in cases of kidney disorders, painful urination, and rheumatism. The leaves and stems are harvested in summer, before the flower buds open, then dried for later use. The roots can also be prepared as infusions. This use is associated with fevers, colds, kidney and liver disorders, as well as rheumatism. The roots are harvested in the fall and dried for later use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoe Pye weed plays an important ecological role, particularly in wetland areas, where it helps stabilize soils and prevent erosion with its dense root system. Its nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, supporting biodiversity throughout summer. As a native species, it integrates perfectly into ecological gardens or shoreline restoration projects, creating habitats for local wildlife while adding a natural, elegant aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\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);\"\u003eJoe Pye weed seeds require \u003ca title=\"Stratification\" href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" 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":47781433311483,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/products\/eupatoire_maculee_joe_pye_weed_eutrochium_maculatum_01.jpg?v=1640963080","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-joe-pye-weed-eutrochium-maculatum-1","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}