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13 Σεπ 2024 · Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a native herbaceous perennial that appeals to butterflies—especially the monarch butterfly. Asclepias is the only plant family that serves as the host plant for monarch butterfly egg-laying.
1 Αυγ 2023 · How to Start Growing Your Own Milkweed. 1. Chill Manually. 2. Direct Sow in Cool Climates. Get Planting and Attract Those Butterflies! Buckle in, we’re going to get started. Start with the Basics. Milkweed is botanically known as Asclepias spp. and has over one hundred known species.
23 Αυγ 2024 · If you’re interested in planting milkweeds in your garden, I’ve created a free planting guide that includes care tips for healthy plants. Botanical Name: Asclepias syriaca. Common Name: Common milkweed, milkweed. Family: Asclepiadaceae family. Plant Type: perennial herb. Hardiness Zones: 3-9 (USDA) Sun Exposure: Full sun. Soil Type: Chalk ...
Plant Care Sheet AscSyr_001. Common Milkweed Asclepias tuberosa. Plant Type: Native Perennial Wildflower Sun Exposure: Sun, Part Sun. Season of Interest: Summer, Fall. Bloom Time: Summer Bloom Color: Bright Orange Height: 36 to 48 in. Spread: 8 to 12 in. Spacing: 15 in. Water Needs: Average Maintenance: Very Little.
21 Ιουλ 2022 · Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a single-stemmed variety and looks a little bit different, bearing large pink clusters on especially thick stems that are four to five feet tall. Swamp milkweed is a lesser-known cousin, native to the sunny openings of swamps, marshes, bogs, fens and other moist areas of North America.
To plant: Asclepias is very slow to germinate. Speed up the germination process by placing the seeds in a wet paper towel and then into a plastic bag. Place the bag in the refrigerator for 30 days prior to planting. Plant the seeds outdoors in a sunny place, usually in the fall. Plant seeds ½ inch deep and water frequently for two weeks. Do ...
Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a perennial herb growing from a deep rhizome. The hairy stems are usually solitary from a simple to branched and thickened base, and are 6-20 dm (1.9-6.5 ft) tall. The opposite leaves have broadly ovate to elliptic blades that are 10-20 cm (3.9-7.9 in) long and 5-11 cm (1.9-.
