Butterfly weed is tuberous rooted and does not transplant well due to its deep taproot, and is probably best left undisturbed once established.  I've tried and it's not easy and there were sacrifices. Asclepias are generally propagated by seed but division and rooting of basal cuttings in spring is possible; again, not sure about success rate.  Still, you might try with just one edge of your current planting.  Getting into it that far may also help you determine if it is indeed akin to A Tuberosa, if you see similar tuberous roots. 

 

And your photo was absolutely beautiful, Joanie. Thanks for the treat!

 

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5

----- Original Message -----

From: J*@aol.com

To: p*@hort.net

Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 1:46 PM

Subject: Re: Need help i.d.'ing an Asclepias species

Thank you, Kitty, and I also came up empty on a search for A. species which might be like mine.

 

Which means I need to propagate it....does anyone know how? If it's an aberration then it won't come true from its seeds.

 

This is one plant I'd love to have much more of as it doesn't require any fussing or much supplemental water (only in last year's super heat). It also is not plagued with aphids as my other A.s are. And it's wonderful with Geranium 'Rozanne' wandering around it....my poor photo did not do either of them justice.  

 

I hope someone has an idea of how to vegetatively propagate Asclepias.

 

Joanie Anderson

35 mi. north of Chicago

 

 

In a message dated 8/4/2013 1:10:55 P.M. Central Daylight Time, kmrsy@comcast.net writes:

Joanie,

The suggestion of A tuberosa probably came from the orange flowers and the fact that it's so common. However, the small, tidy habit is certainly not A tuberosa (1-2.5ft)

 

I did a cursory search of the 60 Asclepias species and named varieties on the RHS list and found nothing that came even close. Is it possible you have a height-challenged, albeit desireable, form of A. tuberosa?

 

 

Kitty
neIN, Zone 5

----- Original Message -----

From: J*@aol.com

To: p*@hort.net

Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 12:13 PM

Subject: Re: Need help i.d.'ing an Asclepias species

Thank  you. Don, and did you try some Potentilla after your request for info?

 

The attached photo shows two species of Asclepias....it's the smaller, rounded form in the front which I really need help i.d.'ing. It never looks ratty, even during and after last year's scorching, dry months

and blooms for about 3 months or so with those wonderful small, brilliant orange flowers but the foliage is and it's habit is small and tidy, always. I must have been sent this one in error from a vendor but I can't find any order receipts which would reflect its species. I have been told it's A. tuberosa but that's incorrect. I don't believe I have ever seen this form of A. before. Talk about lovely workhorse!

 

Any help anyone can would provide would be hugely appreciated.

 

Joanie Anderson

35 mi. north of Chicago

 

 

 

In a message dated 8/4/2013 11:31:00 A.M. Central Daylight Time, llmen@wi.rr.com writes:

Hi Joanie,

Is the photo already on your computer?  If so, you can send it as an attachment to your e-mail.  Your e-mail program should give you this option.  If you are trying to post from within the Yahoo Groups website, you can send the photo to me  if you wish and Iâll post it to the group.


-- Don Martinson
   Milwaukee, Wisconsin




On 8/4/13 10:57 AM, "Jeaa0088@aol.com" <Jeaa0088@aol.com> wrote:

Hi, everyone:

I'm desperate for more of a certain species of Asclepias I've had for two years and I need to upload a photo of it but have no idea how to do this on our list. Could someone let me know how?
 
Thanks so much and I hope everyone's garden is growing well this year!
 
Joanie Anderson
35 mi. north of Chicago