If you were following me around last summer you might have seen me reach into various gardens and swipe some milkweed seed pods. You might also have seen a mortified 10 year old girl with me. Poor kid. She didn’t get a normal mom.
After taking a propagation class this winter, I was inspired to set up my lights and heat mat at home. While the Asclepias tuberosa (butterfly weed) and the Asclepias incarnata (swamp milkweed) sprouted easily, the Asclepias purpurea end (purple milkweed) did nothing.
I moved the tiny seedlings out of their initial trays into roomier pots I made out of newspaper. These are easy to make (I guess a tutorial is in order) and are great because you can plant them directly into the soil.
I have enough of these guys to have a mini plant sale. Anyone interested in some native plants that are the host plant of the monarch butterfly?
Trying to find plants rather than seeds to try and feed migrant Monarchs on their journey this Fall. Obviously you were very successful with your seedlings; would you have any plants remaining?
I have enough of these guys to have a mini plant sale. Anyone interested in some native plants that are the host plant of the monarch butterfly?
I am. Would you have any plants (A. incarnata) left?
Hi Mark,
I do have about 10 A. incarnata left. They are in 4″ pots and are about a foot tall. I’m asking $8/plant. Let me know if you are interested.
I am interested. Would you consider accepting $20.00 for three plants?
I regret that my offer did not generate a reply. Be that as it may, should there be a change in your position, feel free to contact me at my email.
Hi Mark,
I’ve been traveling a bit lately and apologize for not responding sooner. I sent you an email directly. I still have plants if you are interested.