{"product_id":"iron-blue-matthiola-edible-flower-seeds","title":"Iron Blue Matthiola","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 Seeds+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"199\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eIron Blue Matthiola Flower Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"179\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eMatthiola incana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eA flower of elegance and fragrance 🌿💙, \u003cstrong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eIron Blue Matthiola\u003c\/strong\u003e produces tall, spiked clusters of richly saturated indigo-blue blooms. 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With deep blue spiked flowers and a clove-like scent, it delivers elegance to cocktails, cakes, and plated dishes. 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