{"product_id":"pacific-silverweed-rootstock","title":"Pacific Silverweed Rootstock","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003ePacific Silverweed (formerly \u003cem data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eArgentina egedii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a resilient and beautiful native perennial valued for both ecological restoration and traditional uses. Spreading by creeping rootstocks, it forms dense mats of silvery-green foliage, accented in spring and early summer with cheerful yellow blossoms. Pacific Silverweed thrives in wet and salty soils—ideal for damp meadows, rain gardens, or shoreline edges—and plays a key role in habitat-building and erosion control. Historically and still today, its starchy roots are harvested as a traditional food by many coastal Indigenous peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Pacific Silverweed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eBest suited to Zones 4–9, Pacific Silverweed grows naturally along coastal zones, riverbanks, wetland margins, and even salt marshes. It tolerates flooding, poor drainage, and salinity—perfect for ecological landscaping in tricky wet areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eLong used by Indigenous communities across the Pacific Northwest, Pacific Silverweed's tuberous roots were traditionally steamed or roasted in pit ovens and served as a nourishing staple food. Medicinally, it was also valued for its astringent properties. Its ecological role as a stabiliser in wetlands and erosion-prone areas continues to make it a cherished plant in native restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eZones 8–9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in spring or fall; suitable for coastal and wetland restoration.\u003cbr data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eZones 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best established in spring; protect young plants from summer drought.\u003cbr data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eZone 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy with snow cover; mulch in exposed areas to protect root crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Pacific Silverweed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow or transplant into moist soil in spring or autumn.\u003cbr data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist; thrives in saturated conditions.\u003cbr data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003eHarvesting Roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wait 2–3 years for established plants; dig roots in autumn.\u003cbr data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates mowing and flooding; spreads vigorously with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003eAllow Flowers to Mature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let some plants form seeds after blooming.\u003cbr data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2591\"\u003eHarvest Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect dry seed heads once they begin to brown.\u003cbr data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eClean and Dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove chaff and air-dry thoroughly.\u003cbr data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003eStorage Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place; seeds remain viable for up to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2866\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811188093170,"sku":"MF-ROOT-020","price":16.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/3_ROS._Potentilla_anserina._Bton._Heavily-trodden_path._26-03-09..jpg?v=1772481900","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/fr\/products\/pacific-silverweed-rootstock","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}