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Thoughtful choices help create a diverse planting that develops with the seasons and the conditions in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"desmodie-du-canada","title":"Canadian Tick-Eater","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowy Tick Trefoil Desmodium canadense is a wild plant seed product offered by Northern Wildflowers. The Showy Tick Trefoil Desmodium canadense offered by Northern Wildflowers is a native perennial valued for its pink to purple flowers that bloom in clusters throughout the summer. This robust legume enriches the soil with nitrogen, thus promoting garden fertility. Perfect for natural meadows, borders, or challenging areas, it tolerates poor, well-drained soils with a preference for full sun exposure. Its blooms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, while adding a rustic touch to your outdoor spaces. Exposure: Full sun. Growth cycle: 80-120 days to maturity. Height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor sowing, respect the depth, period, pretreatment, and duration indicated on the product packet. Keep the seedbed consistently moist during germination without saturating it, then adjust watering according to observed conditions. Careful soil preparation, good contact with the substrate, and constant monitoring promote uniform establishment. Keep the packet closed in a cool, dry place away from light until sowing. For sowing, respect the depth, period, pretreatment, and duration indicated on the product packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier associates this product with native flora. The published information associates it with butterflies, pollinating insects. Keep the seedbed consistently moist during germination without saturating it, then adjust watering according to observed conditions. Careful soil preparation, good contact with the substrate, and constant monitoring promote uniform establishment. Keep the packet closed in a cool, dry place away from light until sowing. Keep the seedbed consistently moist during germination without saturating it, then adjust watering according to observed conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northern Wildflowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52109430816928,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/DesmodieduCanada.jpg?v=1771267402"},{"product_id":"monarde-ponctuee","title":"Spotted Bee Balm","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata), offered by Seed Company Northern Wildflowers, is a hardy perennial known for its fascinating, tiered flowers and colorful bracts that range from pink to purple.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciated for its aroma reminiscent of thyme and mint, it is ideal for infusions, cooking or simply to attract pollinators to the garden. 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In the wild, these majestic trees reach heights of 25 m (80′), while landscaped specimens grow 15 to 20 m tall. Popular for windbreaks and Christmas trees, their wood is valuable for lumber and paper production. 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Its large white flowers, which bloom in summer, add an elegant touch to the garden, while its edible fruits, rich in vitamin C, are perfect for making homemade jellies and jams. 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Their bright golden flowers, borne on slender stems, brighten gardens while attracting a multitude of pollinating insects and butterflies. 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