{"product_id":"semences-echinacee-pourpre-echinacea-purpurea","title":"Seeds - Purple Coneflower","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;\"\u003ePurple coneflower \u003cem\u003e(Echinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a well-known perennial, celebrated not only for its medicinal properties but also for its ornamental beauty. It produces spectacular deep pink flowers on tall, sturdy stems, adding a vibrant touch to any perennial garden. These flowers, which bloom from July to September, are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making purple coneflower an excellent choice for biodiversity-friendly gardens. Late in the season, its seeds provide a valuable food source for birds. This hardy plant thrives in well-drained soils and full sun but can tolerate a range of soil conditions.\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\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\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: 2\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e→ Indicates the plant’s behaviour in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePurple coneflower is widely used in herbal medicine for its numerous medicinal benefits. It is particularly renowned for its ability to stimulate the immune system and is often used to prevent or treat respiratory infections, such as colds, flu, and ear infections. The most commonly used part of the plant in medicine is the root, though some preparations also utilize the flowers and leaves. Purple coneflower has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. It is a popular natural remedy, often consumed as tea, tincture, or capsule, to strengthen the immune system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Roles\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePurple coneflower plays an important ecological role in garden ecosystems by attracting a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, with its nectar-rich flowers. As its bloom fades, the seeds provide food for seed-eating birds, contributing to year-round biodiversity. This hardy and easy-to-grow plant also improves soil health through its deep root system, which helps prevent erosion and improves soil structure. Thus, purple coneflower is not only a stunning ornamental plant but also a cornerstone for ecological garden health.\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\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePurple coneflower seeds benefit from a short \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":45047286006011,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":47550928683259,"sku":null,"price":13.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":47550928716027,"sku":null,"price":21.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25g","offer_id":47550928748795,"sku":null,"price":42.05,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":47550928781563,"sku":null,"price":67.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":47550928814331,"sku":null,"price":107.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/products\/echinacee-pourpre-echinacea-pupurea-1.jpg?v=1669688604","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-purple-coneflower-echinacea-purpurea","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}