{"product_id":"semences-aster-acumine-b2b","title":"POS : Whorled Wood Aster","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\"\u003eWhorled wood aster (\u003cem\u003eOclemena acuminata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a perennial native to Quebec's shaded forests, typically inconspicuous but notable for its resilience. This species reaches a height of 75 cm and is distinguished by its narrow, acuminate leaves, which are a glossy dark green. At the end of summer, small white flowers with yellow centers appear, providing a valuable nectar source for pollinators in the understory. The whorled wood aster prefers rich, well-drained soils that are often slightly acidic, thriving particularly in deciduous or mixed forests, adding a touch of lightness to shaded areas.\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, asters (\u003cem\u003eSymphyotrichum\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) are recognized as \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/keystone-plants-essential-pillars-of-biodiversity\" title=\"Keystone Plants: Essential Pillars of Biodiversity\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeystone plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for biodiversity in many North American ecoregions, as they support a wide variety of beneficial insects, caterpillars, and birds that rely on their flowers and seeds.\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; font-style: normal;\"\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-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: 2 to 3 \u003c\/strong\u003e→ Indicates the plant’s behaviour in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003eEcological Role\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn its natural habitat, the whorled wood aster plays an essential role for forest wildlife and flora. Its inconspicuous yet nectar-rich flowers attract several species of pollinators, including native bees and butterflies, who appreciate its late blooming. This plant also contributes to the stability of forest soils, especially in shaded environments where few other species thrive. It enriches the biodiversity of the understory by forming natural colonies without becoming invasive, making it an ally for Quebec’s forest ecosystems.\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);\"\u003eWhorled wood aster 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":47781420204283,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/files\/oclemena-acuminata-aster-acumine-1.jpg?v=1731609162","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-whorled-wood-aster-oclemena-acuminata-1","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}