8/13/2023 0 Comments Butterfly weed seedling![]() When to Cut For Bouquets: Before buds open, or after seed pods have started to dry. Sow outdoors in spring after last frost or in late. This butterfly milkweed is perfect in meadows, wildflower gardens and as dried pods in arrangements. Once established water during dry spells.įertilizer: Milkweed is not a heavy feeder, a yearly application of a half inch of compost is adequate.ĭiseases & Pests: No major pests or diseases. In the fall, upright pods crack open, releasing seeds glistening with silky hairs. Watering Details: Adaptable as to soil moisture, growing in wet and dry areas. Deadhead, if desired to curtail any self-sowing, and wear gloves, as the milky white latex can irritate some. It is well-behaved in beds and gravel gardens as it is more clump-forming than spreading. In the wild, it grows in fields in well-drained dry soils. Placement & CultivationShowy milkweed will attract butterflies, especially monarchs, and is resistant to deer browsing. When to Set Outside: This summer bloomer can be set in the ground in spring after the last frost while the soil is cool. Germination rates outdoors may vary depending on weather conditions-be patient. Starting Outdoors: Direct sow in fall or earliest spring, or wintersow into pots in the shade, covered with a thin layer of clean sand and a wire screen to keep out mice and voles. Water from bottom once germination has occurred, and allow to drain thoroughly. Cover with humidity dome to retain moisture while seeds germinate. Six to 8 weeks before last frost, remove pre-chilled seeds from refrigerator and sow in pots. Transplant any seedlings as they germinate. Check often for germination and maintain a lightly moist medium. Sow in a container, cover with a plastic bag and refrigerate, or mix seed with damp clean sand or vermiculite, bag, and refrigerate at 35-40F. HOW TO GROW Asclepias speciosa Sowing Instructions Depth: Surface sow or barely cover requires light for germination. ![]()
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